Parties, Socials
There are amusements, such as dancing, card playing, chess, checkers, etc ., which we cannot approve, because Heaven condemns them. These amusements open the door for great evil. They are not beneficial in their tendency, but have an exciting influence, producing in some minds a passion for those plays which lead to gambling and dissipation . All such plays should be condemned by Christians, and something perfectly harmless should be substituted in their place. {CT 346.1} We should not seek to imitate Sunday schools, nor keep up the interest by offering prizes . The offering of rewards will create rivalry, envy, and jealousy ; and some who are the most diligent and worthy will receive little credit. {CSW 182} While we shun the false and artificial, discarding horse racing, card playing, lotteries, prize fights , liquor drinking, and tobacco using, we must supply sources of pleasure that are pure and noble and elevating. {AH 499.1}