Scales for Weighing Young Men by E. W. Curtis

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 8, 1906

Scales for Weighing Young Men

By E. W. Curtis

1. Has he a good character? Is he a Christian? Has he definite purposes for life or for good? Has he good habits? Has he no bad habits?

2. Does he keep good company? Does he shun bad company? Is he a member of the church? Does he attend the services of the church with enjoyment? Does he help in supporting the church? Does he shun the places of vice?

3. Has he made the most of his school privileges, or has he neglected them? Does he enjoy reading and study? Does he choose the best books and papers, or does he prefer those that are immoral and sensational?

4. Has he employment? Is he industrious? Does he know how to make money? Does he save money? Does he give a portion of his income to worthy purposes? Is a portion wasted or expended for unworthy purposes? Has he property? Does he exercise forethought, or is he shortsighted? Is he likely to ever have a home of his own, or will he always be a tenant? Is he likely to help build up the community in which he lives, or will he always be a drawback?

5. Is he kind? Is he cheerful? Is he careful? Is he patient? Is he friendly? Is he frank and unsuspicious? Is he persevering? Is he courageous?

6. Has he good health? Has he a strong body? Is he well balanced? Is he well-endowed with common sense? — E. W. Curtis.