Remedial Agencies

Fortify Minds against Evil

935. Mothers, it is a crime for you to allow yourselves to remain in ignorance in regard to the habits of your children. If they are pure, keep them so. Fortify their young minds, and prepare them to detest this health-and-soul-destroying vice. Shield them from becoming contaminated by associating with every young companion.—A Solemn Appeal, 58.HL 219.1

Regulate the Diet

936. The less feverish the diet, the more easily can the passions be controlled.—Testimonies for the Church 2:352.HL 219.2

Useful Labor

937. Give your children physical labor, which will call into exercise the nerves and the muscles. The weariness attending such labor will lessen their inclination to indulge in vicious habits. Idleness is a curse. It produces licentious habits.—Testimonies for the Church 2:349.HL 219.3

938. Active employment will give but little time to invite Satan's temptations. They may be often weary, but this will not injure them. Nature will restore their vigor and strength in their sleeping hours, if her laws are not violated. And the thoroughly tired person has less inclination for secret indulgence.—A Solemn Appeal, 62.HL 219.4