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these principles, and have been trained to care for their bodies intelli-
gently and in the fear of God, should be chosen to take responsibilities
in this work. Those who have been long in the truth, yet who cannot
distinguish between the pure principles of righteousness and the prin-
ciples of evil, whose understanding in regard to justice, mercy, and the
love of God is clouded, should be relieved of responsibilities. Every
church needs a clear, sharp testimony, giving the trumpet a certain
sound.
If we can arouse the moral sensibilities of our people on the subject
of temperance, a great victory will be gained. Temperance in all
things of this life is to be taught and practiced. Temperance in eating,
drinking, sleeping, and dressing is one of the grand principles of the
religious life. Truth brought into the sanctuary of the soul will guide
in the treatment of the body. Nothing that concerns the health of the
human agent is to be regarded with indifference. Our eternal welfare
depends upon the use we make during this life of our time, strength,
and influence.
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David declared: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” When
God has given us such a habitation, why should not every apartment
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be carefully examined? The chambers of the mind and heart are the
most important. Then, instead of living in the basement of the house,
enjoying sensual and debasing pleasures, should we not open these
beautiful chambers and invite the Lord Jesus to come in and dwell
with us?
Ministers to Teach Health Reform
Our ministers should become intelligent on health reform. They
need to become acquainted with physiology and hygiene; they should
understand the laws that govern physical life and their bearing upon
the health of mind and soul.
Thousands upon thousands know little of the wonderful body God
has given them or of the care it should receive; and they consider it
of more importance to study subjects of far less consequence. The
ministers have a work to do here. When they take a right position