Gospel Doctrine: Selections from the Sermons and Writings of Joseph F. Smith

CHAPTER XVII

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Amusements and Fashions

Youth Should Look Forward--Proper Amusements--Proper Character of Amusements--Social Duties--The Danger of Pleasure Hunting--Harmful Effects of Bad Books--Proper Reading--Raffling and Gambling--Games of Chance--The Evil of-Cards--Wasting Time with Cards--Card Playing--Stop Card Playing--Pernicious Nature of Card Playing--Cards in the Home--Evil Fashions--Improper Fashions--Exclusive Clubs Among Church Members--A Lesson for the Boys