students when they enroll in the school to abstain from dancing, go ing to motion pictures, smoking, drinking, playing cards, and things of this type. Now, in so doing we’re not saying that these things are worse than gossip, jealousy, envy, hatred, malice, and all of the rest. The point is that they are standards of conduct to guide us as we appear before the world. In reading recent reports by the motion picture indus try itself, as well as by the critics who review these productions, it is clearly evident that movies are get ting dirtier and dirtier. Hollywood is wondering itself just what’s left to portray on the screen with photog raphy showing very explicitly the act of sex itself. They are concerned about where it will all end. Do you think you could go to the motion pic ture theatre and during the inter mission get up and give a positive testimony for Jesus Christ? It would seem rather ludicrous. A recent issue of the Los Angeles TIMES gives a review of all the cur rent movies with three categories suggested. The first is acceptable to all groups. The next is for adults or those over 18. The last is only for very mature adults. In this Friday edition there are some 54 films listed. Six were for general audiences, 27 for adults and 21 acceptable only for very mature adults. With a report like this, just how far off do you think Biola is on its stand? Do you th in k that Christians should dance? Well, could you go to a ballroom praising the Lord? Per haps you could. Would you be willing to approach the band leader and re quest, “Sir, I wonder if you would mind playing for me the tune ‘Now I Belong to Jesus,’ or would your boys happen to know ‘Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow?’ Those are two of the best numbers to which to dance.” You see how ri diculous and foolish that sounds? Keep in mind that the dancing which
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Blessed is she whose daily tasks are a labor of love; for her willing hands and happy heart translate duty into privilege, and her labor become a service to God and to all mankind. Blessed is she who opens the door to welcome both stranger and well loved friend; for gracious hospitality is a test of brotherly love. Blessed is she who mends stock ings, and toys, and broken hearts; for her understanding is a balm of humanity. Blessed is she who scours and scrubs; for well she knows that cleanliness is one expression of godliness. Blessed is she whom children love; for the love of a child is more to be valued than fortune or fame. Blessed is she who sings at her work; for music lightens the heavi est load and brightens the dullest chore. Blessed is she who dusts away doubt and fear, and sweeps out the cobwebs of confusions; for her faith will triumph over all adversity. Blessed is she who serves laughter and smiles with every meal; for her buoyancy of spirit is an aid to men tal and physical digestion. Blessed is she who preserves the sanctity of the Christian home, for hers is a sacred trust that crowns her with dignity and love.
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