Inspirational Thought

"In this old world, the easiest way seems to be the indulgent way. If a person have the least desire or inclination to drink tea and coffee or to smoke tobacco, temptations to indulge the appetite are on every hand. At parties, during social calls, at chance introductions or friendly visits, in restaurants or trains, indulgence in these stimulants and narcotics is not only encouraged but also too often urged. Under such influence and environment, the easy way is to yield and become one of the crowd. But that is not the best way. One never develops character by yielding to wrong. 'To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life. . . .' (Rev. 2.7.) Strength comes by resisting" (David O. McKay, Gospel Ideals, p. 377-378).