Chapter 12—The Influence of Disease Upon the Mind
and Morals
Mental Depression
220. A diseased body affects the brain. With the mind we serve
the Lord.—
Spiritual Gifts Volume 4a, 146
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221. All should guard the senses, lest Satan gain victory over them;
for these are the avenues to the soul.—
Testimonies for the Church
3:507
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222. The brain nerves which communicate to the entire system
are the only medium through which Heaven can communicate to man,
and affect his inmost life. Whatever disturbs the circulation of the
electric currents in the nervous system, lessens the strength of the
vital powers, and the result is a deadening of the sensibilities of the
mind.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:347
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Moral Insensibility
223. In consequence of the brain’s being congested, its nerves lose
their healthy action, and take on morbid conditions, making it almost
impossible to arouse the moral sensibilities.—
The Health Reformer,
October 1, 1871
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224. It should ever be kept prominent that the great object to be
attained through this channel is not only health, but perfection and the
spirit of holiness, which cannot be attained with diseased bodies and
minds.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:554
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225. Mental and moral power is dependent upon the physical
health.—
The Health Reformer, November 1, 1871
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226. Physical and moral health are closely united.—
How to Live,
32
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