Great Decalogue
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trary exactions. Every “Thou shalt not,” whether in physical or moral
law, contains or implies a promise. If it is obeyed, blessings will attend
our steps; if it is disobeyed, the result is danger and unhappiness.—
Testimonies For The Church 5:444.2
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39. Health, strength, and happiness depend upon immutable laws;
but these laws cannot be obeyed where there is no anxiety to become
acquainted with them.—
The Health Reformer, September 1, 1871
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40. A knowledge of the laws by which health is secured and
preserved is of pre-eminent importance.—
Signs of the Times, August
26, 1886
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41. Indifference and ignorance in regard to the laws which govern
our being are sins so common that we have learned to look upon them
with undue tolerance.—
The Health Reformer, February 1, 1877
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42. We have no right wantonly to violate a single principle of the
laws of health.—
The Review and Herald, July 29, 1884
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43. God is greatly dishonored by the way in which man treats
his organism, and he will not work a miracle to counteract a perverse
violation of the laws of life and health.—
Unpublished Testimonies,
August 30, 1896
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44. The Lord has made it a part of his plan that man’s reaping
shall be according to his sowing.—
Unpublished Testimonies, May 19,
1897
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Heredity
45. Wherever the habits of the parents are contrary to physical law,
the injury done to themselves will be repeated in future generations.—
Unpublished Testimonies, January 11, 1897
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46. You should move out from principle, in harmony with natural
law, irrespective of feeling.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:76
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47. To make plain natural law, and urge the obedience of it, is the
work that accompanies the third angel’s message to prepare a people
for the coming of the Lord.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:161
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48. A flower of the field must have its root in the soil; it must have
air, dew, showers, and sunshine. It will flourish only as it receives these
advantages, and all are from God. So with man.—
Special Instruction
Relating to the Review and Herald Office, and The Work in Battle
Creek, 36
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