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Ellen White taught that youth should be actively involved in God's work by organizing into "bands for Christian service," as God "has chosen the youth to aid in the advancement of His cause" (Ed 269.1, GW 67.2). She emphasized that youthful talent must be well-organized and trained to direct their "overflowing energies" into right channels (GW 211.1). In her writings, Ellen White explained that youth naturally desire activity, and if they are not given a "legitimate scope for their pent-up energies," they may become restless and "plunge into scenes of actual dissipation" (1MCP 290.4). To prevent this, she urged that . She believed that when young people give the "strength of their youth" to God, their "keen thought and vigorous action" can bring glory to Him and salvation to others (GW 67.2). Furthermore, she stressed that youth is the "sowing time" that determines the harvest of one's future life (CT 294.3). It is the period to establish good habits, gain self-control, and learn to order "all the acts of life with reference to the will of God" (CT 294.3). For this involvement to be successful, she noted that can provide the benefit of their experience and help make youthful efforts "effective for good" (Ed 269.1). For practical application, Ellen White recommended a balance between mental and physical activity. She noted that to maintain health (CE 183.4). Rather than binding the young down with "rigid rules and restraints," guardians should provide "innocent pleasures" and guide them with a "firm, kind, considerate hand" (CT 335.2). Ultimately, the church is called to move beyond a "casual interest" and take a "special interest in the young," recognizing that they are often the targets of intense temptation (6T 196.2). By involving them in meaningful service and training, the church helps them develop a character that is "sacredly guarded" (CE 183.4). --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What specific advice did Ellen White give regarding the balance between study and physical labor? • How can parents and teachers provide "innocent pleasures" that do not corrupt morals? • What did Ellen White say about the importance of forming right habits during youth? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=youth+involvement%22+)