Health Reform
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134. Its place is among those subjects which set forth the prepara-
tory work to meet the events brought to view by the message; among
them it is prominent.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:559
.
135. The presentation of health principles must be united with this
message, but must not be independent of it or in any way take the place
of it.—
Unpublished Testimonies, May 27, 1896
.
136. This branch of the Lord’s work has not received due attention,
and through this neglect much has been lost.—
Christian Temperance
and Bible Hygiene, 121
.
Prejudice Removed
137. Much of the prejudice that prevents the truth of the third
angel’s message from reaching the hearts of the people, might be
removed if more attention were given to health reform. When people
become interested in this subject, the way is often prepared for the
entrance of other truths.—
Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene,
121
.
138. Those who proclaim the message should teach health reform
also.... Satan and his angels are seeking to hinder this work of reform,
and will do all they can to perplex and burden those who heartily
engage in it.—
Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 121, 122
.
139. 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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Object of Health Reform
140. Let it ever be kept before the mind that the great object of
hygienic reform is to secure the highest possible development of mind
and soul and body.—
Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 120
.
141. He who cherishes the light which God has given him upon
health reform has an important aid in the work of becoming sanctified
through the truth, and fitted for immortality.—
Christian Temperance
and Bible Hygiene, 10
.
142. God requires all who believe the truth to make special per-
severing efforts to place themselves in the best possible condition of
bodily health, for a solemn and important work is before us. Health of