Worldly Customs Convert the Church

Conformity to worldly customs converts the church to the world; it never converts the world to Christ.

Familiarity with sin will inevitably cause sin to appear less repulsive,

(Those) who choose to associate with the servants of Satan will soon cease to fear Satan.

When in the way of duty we are brought into trial...we may be sure that God will protect us, but if we place ourselves under temptation we will fall sooner or later.

                  Based on  The Great Controversy, 509, e g white

WORLDLY MATTERS

The minds of many are occupied with the consideration of worldly matters, often to the exclusion of the religion of God’s word.

The thoughts are more often upon the matter of eating and drinking and dressing (clothing/fashion) than upon the great and important duty of serving God with humility and prayer.

...in many families decided changes must be brought about; they need to know what they must do to be saved.

If they will inquire diligently the way of life, God will impart to them an understanding of His word, and teach them to value - at their true worth - the things of eternity. Then the heart will no longer reach out covetously for worldly benefits and the pleasures of this life.

E G White, Appeal for Unity