Chapter 21—Health Reform and the Third Angel’s
Message
Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 121-122
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. If they see that we are intelligent with regard to health,
they will be more ready to believe that we are sound in Bible doctrines.
This branch of the Lord’s work has not received due attention, and
through this neglect much has been lost. If the church would manifest
a greater interest in the reforms through which God Himself is seeking
to fit them for His coming, their influence would be far greater than it
now is. God has spoken to His people, and He designs that they shall
hear and obey His voice. Although the health reform is not the third
angel’s message, it is closely connected with it. Those who proclaim
the message should teach health reform also. It is a subject that we
must understand, in order to be prepared for the events that are close
upon us, and it should have a prominent place. Satan and his agents
are seeking to hinder this work of reform, and will do all they can to
perplex and burden those who heartily engage in it. Yet none should
be discouraged at this, or cease their efforts because of it. The prophet
Isaiah speaks thus of one characteristic of Christ “He shall not fail
nor be discouraged, till He have set judgment in the earth.” Then let
not His followers talk of failure or discouragement, but remember the
price paid to rescue man that he might not perish, but have eternal life.
Testimonies for the Church 2:537-538; Testimonies for the Church
1:466
Ministers and people must make greater advancement in the work
of reform. They should commence without delay to correct their wrong
habits of eating, drinking, dressing, and working. I saw that quite a
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