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Let nothing unholy touch you.
Young people these days have a desire to enjoy their lives, and this is a characteristic of young people all around the world. There was a boy who came to a one-day convention, and when asked to come to a three-day residential retreat, he said that while he is a young man, he wishes to enjoy his life to the maximum. Then, once he is old, he will come and attend the retreat. This is one tendency we see everywhere, even in our own families where the children say that this is the time to enjoy watching movies, play computer games, dinners and go for dances and gatherings which are attractive to the youngsters.
But, when we do all these things that we are interested in, we must remember the word of God in Ecclesiastes 11:9, “Rejoice, young man, while you are young and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the inclination of your heart and the desire of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.”
The first part of the verse is very interesting, everyone will like it. You may be interested to follow the inclination of your heart and the desires of your eyes and mind. You want to make friends, watch movies, play games, and joke around. You are most welcome to do all these things but remember to be careful of one aspect for all these things that you do, God will bring you into the judgment. Therefore, beware of everything, of what you see, of what you enjoy, of what you eat and drink, who you make friends with. Be aware of it and be careful about it. Make sure no unholiness touches you.