Chapter 5—Blessings from Obeying Natural Law
61. Those who understand something of the wisdom and benefi-
cence of his laws, and perceive the evidences of God’s love and the
blessings that result from obedience, will come to regard their duties
and obligations from an altogether different point of view. Instead of
looking upon the observance of the laws of health as a matter of sacri-
fice and self-denial, they will regard it, as it really is, an inestimable
blessing.—
Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 120
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62. All our enjoyment or suffering may be traced to obedience or
transgression of natural law.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:161
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Co-operation
63. God, the Creator of our bodies, has arranged every fiber and
nerve and sinew and muscle, and has pledged himself to keep the
machinery in order if the human agent will co-operate with him and
refuse to work contrary to the laws which govern the human system.—
Unpublished Testimonies, August 30, 1896
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64. A careful conformity to the laws which God has implanted in
our being will insure health, and there will not be a breaking down of
the constitution.—
The Health Reformer, August 1, 1866
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65. God has pledged himself to keep this machinery in healthful
action if the human agent will obey his laws, and co-operate with
him.—
Unpublished Testimonies, January 11, 1897
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66. Every “Thou shall not,” whether in physical or moral law,
contains or implies a promise. If it is obeyed, blessings will attend our
steps.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:444
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67. He requires us to obey natural law, to preserve physical
health.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:63
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68. If Christians will keep the body in subjection, and bring all their
appetites and passions under the control of enlightened conscience,
feeling it a duty that they owe to God and to their neighbors to obey
the laws which govern health and life, they will have the blessing of
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