Health
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102. We can ill afford to dwarf or cripple a single function of mind
or body by overwork, or by abuse of any part of the living machinery.—
The Review and Herald, September 23, 1884
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103. A sound body is required for a sound intellect.—
Christian
Education, 17
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Faith and Practise
104. When we do all we can on our part to have health, then may
we expect that the blessed results will follow, and we can ask God
in faith to bless our efforts for the preservation of health. He will
then answer our prayer, if his name can be glorified thereby; but let
all understand that they have a work to do. God will not work in a
miraculous manner to preserve the health of persons who are taking a
sure course to make themselves sick.—
How to Live, 64
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105. A careful conformity to the laws 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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How to Preserve Health
106. Many have inquired of me, What course shall I take best to
preserve my health? My answer is, Cease to transgress the laws of
your being; cease to gratify a depraved appetite, eat simple food, dress
healthfully, which will require modest simplicity, work healthfully,
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and you will not be sick.... Many are suffering in consequence of
the transgression of their parents. They cannot be censured for their
parents’ sins, but it is nevertheless their duty to ascertain wherein their
parents violated the laws of their being; and wherein their parents’
habits were wrong, they should change their own course, and place
themselves, by correct habits, in a better relation to health.—
The
Health Reformer, August 1, 1866
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107. The harmonious, healthy action of all the powers of body and
mind results in happiness; the more elevated and refined the powers,
the more pure and unalloyed the happiness. An aimless life is a living
death. The mind should dwell upon themes relating to our eternal
interests. This will be conducive to health of body and mind.—
The
Review and Herald, July 29, 1884
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