Chapter 71—Happiness
Harmonious Action of All Powers—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.—
The Review and Herald, July 29, 1884
. (
Counsels on
Health, 51
.)
Relation of Happiness to Health—So closely is health related
to our happiness that we cannot have the latter without the former.
A practical knowledge of the science of human life is necessary in
order to glorify God in our bodies. It is therefore of the highest impor-
tance that among the studies selected for childhood, physiology should
occupy the first place. How few know anything about the structure
and functions of their own bodies and of nature’s laws! Many are
drifting about without knowledge, like a ship at sea without compass
or anchor; and what is more, they are not interested to learn how to
keep their bodies in a healthy condition and prevent disease.—
The
Health Reformer, August, 1866
. (
Counsels on Health, 38
.)
The Law of Action and Reaction—Our happiness will be propor-
tionate to our unselfish works, prompted by divine love, for in the plan
of salvation God has appointed the law of action and reaction.—
The
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Signs of the Times, November 25, 1886
. (
Welfare Ministry, 302
.)
Doing Good Stimulates the Nerves—Every ray of light shed
upon others will be reflected upon our own hearts. Every kind and
sympathizing word spoken to the sorrowful, every act to relieve the
oppressed, and every gift to supply the necessities of our fellow beings,
given or done with an eye to God’s glory, will result in blessings to
the giver. Those who are thus working are obeying a law of heaven
and will receive the approval of God. The pleasure of doing good to
others imparts a glow to the feelings which flashes through the nerves,
quickens the circulation of the blood, and induces mental and physical
health.—
Testimonies for the Church 4:56
(1876).
Each Person a Source of His Own Happiness—A life in Christ
is a life of restfulness. Uneasiness, dissatisfaction, and restlessness
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