Thought for July 17

[Thought for the Day]

   Parents should endeavor to keep out of the home every influence that is
not productive of good. In this matter some parents have much to learn. To
those who feel free to read story magazines and novels I would say: You are
sowing seed the harvest of which you will not care to garner. From such
reading there is no spiritual strength to be gained. Rather it destroys love
for the pure truth of the word. Through the agency of novels and story
magazines, Satan is working to fill with unreal and trivial thoughts minds
that should be diligently studying the word of God. Thus he is robbing
thousands upon thousands of the time and energy and self-discipline demanded
by the stern problems of life.  Adventist Home, p. 411