Free From Entanglements by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 21, 1914

Free From Entanglements

By Editor

We find in the world today many guilds and orders, many societies and associations, which have for their avowed object the betterment of their membership socially, financially, physically, etc. Some of these organizations no doubt are doing worthy work. The Boy Scout Movement, of which Elder S. B. Horton writes in this number, seems to be possessed of worthy objects, and may accomplish in its sphere and way a large amount of good. But the question arises as to whether or not the boys among Seventh-day Adventists will find benefit in this organization. This we seriously question.

We believe that in connection with the work which God has committed to this people there are ways and avenues to engage the full energy and interest of our young people without turning to worldly societies and worldly associations. We cannot freely and with impunity do what others who have no knowledge of the times in which we live may undertake. God calls Seventh-day Adventists to better things. He calls our boys and girls, our young men and women, to bear an active part in the giving of this advent message to all the world. In this work they may find opportunity for the exercise of every power of body and mind.

We note by the minutes of the European Division Committee meeting that Peter Drinhans, of Germany, sailed from Hamburg on April 14 for Africa, to join the staff of the Victoria Nyanza Mission.