Table of contents
Information about this Book
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1—Building Character for Eternity
Section 1—God’s Purpose for the Youth
Chapter 2—A Call to the Youth
Chapter 3—Seeking to Please Him
Chapter 4—Standards of Success
Chapter 5—Our Day of Opportunity
Chapter 6—Heights That May be Attained
Chapter 7—Standards of Efficiency
Chapter 8—Climbing the Heights
Chapter 9—Partnership With God
Section 2—The Conflict with Sin
Chapter 10—Satan, a Mighty Foe
Chapter 11—The Character of the Conflict
Chapter 12—Satan’s Special Effort
Chapter 13—Temptation No Excuse for Sin
Chapter 14—Fortitude
Chapter 15—The Soul Temple
Chapter 16—Ye Are Not Your Own
Chapter 17—True Conversion
Chapter 18—Counsel to an Indulged Daughter
Chapter 19—Strength of Character Through Conflict
Chapter 20—Resisting Temptation
Chapter 21—The Deceitfulness of Sin
Chapter 22—A Warning Against Skepticism
Chapter 23—One Weak Point
Section 3—Gaining Victories
Chapter 24—Onward and Upward
Chapter 25—Perfecting Character
Chapter 26—The Fight of Faith
Chapter 27—Victory Appropriated
Chapter 28—How to Be Strong
Chapter 29—The Victorious Life
Chapter 30—Living Faith
Chapter 31—Union With Christ
Section 4—Walking in the Light
Chapter 32—Growing in Grace
Chapter 33—Conformity to the World
Chapter 34—Genuine Christian Experience
Chapter 35—Self-discipline
Chapter 36—A Living Experience
Chapter 37—Faithful in That Which Is Least
Chapter 38—Accountability for Light
Chapter 39—Earnestness of Purpose
Chapter 40—Exercise of the Will
Chapter 41—Divine Guidance
Chapter 42—Silent Working of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 43—The Indwelling Christ
Chapter 44—Self-denial
Chapter 45—The Character That God Approves
Chapter 46—Abiding Presence of Christ
Section 5—Preparation for the Life Work
Chapter 47—Christian Education
Chapter 48—True Education
Chapter 49—The Need of Christian Education
Chapter 50—Education for Eternity
Chapter 51—A Practical Training
Chapter 52—Student Loyalty
Chapter 53—Student Opportunities
Chapter 54—Training for Service
Chapter 55—Aspiration for Improvement
Chapter 56—True Wisdom
Chapter 57—Set a High Standard
Section 6—Service
Chapter 58—The Youth Called to Be Laborers
Chapter 59—Responsibility for Soul Winning
Chapter 60—Witnessing for Christ
Chapter 61—Personal Work
Chapter 62—Young People as Soul Winners
Chapter 63—Service in Different Lines
Chapter 64—Unselfish Service
Chapter 65—The Reward of Diligence
Chapter 66—The Dignity of Labor
Chapter 67—Sowing Beside All Waters
Chapter 68—Many Lines of Work
Chapter 69—Acceptable Service
Chapter 70—Faithfulness in Service
Section 7—Health and Efficiency
Chapter 71—The Science of Living
Chapter 72—Safeguarding the Health
Chapter 73—Sacredness of Health
Chapter 74—A Balanced Education
Chapter 75—Education Obtained at Expense of Health
Chapter 76—The Insignia of Nobility
Section 8—The Devotional Life
Chapter 77—Prayer Our Stronghold
Chapter 78—The Power of Prayer
Chapter 79—Our Attitude in Prayer
Chapter 80—Faith and Prayer
Chapter 81—The Value of Bible Study
Chapter 82—Search the Scriptures for Yourself
Chapter 83—Persevering Effort in Bible Study
Chapter 84—The Reward of Diligent Bible Study
Chapter 85—The Bible as an Educator
Chapter 86—Reverence
Chapter 87—A Well-grounded Hope
Section 9—Reading and Music
Chapter 88—Choice of Reading
Chapter 89—Example of the Ephesians
Chapter 90—Proper Mental Food
Chapter 91—The Bible the Most Interesting Book
Chapter 92—Guard Well the Avenues of the Soul
Chapter 93—Building Christian Character
Chapter 94—The Effect of Fiction
Chapter 95—The Benefits of Music
Chapter 96—Uses of Music
Chapter 97—A Wrong Use of Music
Section 10—Stewardship
Chapter 98—Lessons in Economy
Chapter 99—Spirit of Sacrifice
Chapter 100—The Tithe
Chapter 101—“Honor the Lord With Thy Substance”
Chapter 102—Individual Responsibility
Chapter 103—Holiday Presents
Chapter 104—Economy in Dress
Chapter 105—Self-gratification
Chapter 106—Economy and Benevolence
Section 11—The Home Life
Chapter 107—A Christian Household
Chapter 108—Faithfulness in Home Duties
Chapter 109—Home Religion
Chapter 110—The Home a Training School
Chapter 111—Respect and Love for Parents
Chapter 112—A Blessing in the Home
Chapter 113—Building Character at Home
Chapter 114—Youth to Bear Responsibilities
Chapter 115—The Hour of Worship
Chapter 116—Religious Hospitality
Section 12—Dress and Adornment
Chapter 117—Elements in Character Building
Chapter 118—Dress and Character
Chapter 119—Proper Dress
Chapter 120—Influence of Dress
Chapter 121—Simplicity in Dress
Chapter 122—Idolatry of Dress
Chapter 123—True Adornment
Section 13—Recreation and Amusement
Chapter 124—The Value of Recreation
Chapter 125—The Love of Worldly Pleasure
Chapter 126—Words of Counsel
Chapter 127—Dangerous Amusements for the Young
Chapter 128—Establishing Right Principles in the Youth
Chapter 129—Unholy Influences at Work
Chapter 130—Joy in Religion
Chapter 131—Christian Recreation
Chapter 132—Social Gatherings
Chapter 133—How to Spend Holidays
Chapter 134—Literary Societies
Chapter 135—Dancing
Section 14—Social Relations
Chapter 136—Social to Save
Chapter 137—Christian Sociability and Courtesy
Chapter 138—Guiding Principles
Chapter 139—The Influence of Association
Chapter 140—Influence
Chapter 141—The Choice of Companions
Chapter 142—The Golden Rule
Chapter 143—True Refinement
Chapter 144—Rejecting Worldly Associations
Chapter 145—Exalted Conversation
Chapter 146—Sowing Wild Oats
Chapter 147—Irreligious Visitors
Section 15—Courtship and Marriage
Chapter 148—True Love
Chapter 149—Wrong Forms of Courtship
Chapter 150—Engagement With Unbelievers
Chapter 151—Need of Counsel and Guidance
Chapter 152—Premature Marriage
Chapter 153—Marriages, Wise and Unwise
Chapter 154—Marrying and Giving in Marriage
Chapter 155—Responsibilities of Marriage
Chapter 156—Good Judgment and Self-control in Marriage
Chapter 157—The Example of Isaac
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