𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀

𝑻𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒏𝒐 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒚 𝑮𝒐𝒅. And yet some will show preference for young ladies and call out their affections, and then go their way and forget all about the words they have spoken and their effect. A new face attracts them, and they repeat the same words, devote to another the same attentions. (LYL 74.1)

This disposition will reveal itself in the married life. The marriage relation does not always make the fickle mind firm, the wavering steadfast and true to principle. They tire of constancy, and unholy thoughts will manifest themselves in unholy actions? (LYL 74.2)

The women in this age, both married and unmarried, too frequently do not maintain the reserve that is necessary. They encourage the attentions of single and married men, and those who are weak in moral power will be ensnared. Thoughts are awakened that would not have been if woman had kept her place in all modesty and sobriety. (LYL 74.3)

By being circumspect, reserved, taking no liberties, receiving no unwarrantable attentions, but preserving a high moral tone and becoming dignity, much evil might be avoided. (LYL 74.4)

Women are too often tempters. On one pretense or another they engage the attention of men, married or unmarried, and lead them on till they transgress the law of God, till their usefulness is ruined, and their souls are in jeopardy. (LYL 74.5)

Shall not the women professing the truth keep strict guard over themselves, lest the least encouragement be given to unwarrantable familiarity? They may close many a door of temptation if they will observe at all times strict reserve and propriety of deportment. (LYL 74.6)

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