Happiness
217
heart. And shall we be made better by indulging them? No; they will
cast a shadow in our households and throw a pall over our happiness.
Giving way to the natural appetites will only injure the constitution
and tear the system to pieces. Therefore God would have us restrict
the appetite, control the passions, and hold in subjection the entire
man. And He has promised to give us strength if we will engage in
this work.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:590, 591
(1871).
Promote Health and Long Life—Courage, hope, faith, sympa-
thy, love, promote health and prolong life. A contented mind, a cheer-
ful spirit, is health to the body and strength to the soul. “A merry
[rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine” (
Proverbs 17:22
).—
The
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Ministry of Healing, 241
(1905).
A person whose mind is quiet and satisfied in God is in the pathway
to health.—
The Review and Herald, March 11, 1880, par. 11
. (
My
Life Today, 150
.)RH, March 11, 1880 par. 11
Result of Obedience to Physical Laws—Health, life, and happi-
ness are the result of obedience to physical laws governing our bodies.
If our will and way are in accordance with God’s will and way; if we
do the pleasure of our Creator, He will keep the human organism in
good condition and restore the moral, mental, and physical powers
in order that He may work through us to His glory. Constantly His
restoring power is manifested in our bodies. If we cooperate with Him
in this work, health and happiness, peace and usefulness, are the sure
results.—MS 151, 1901. (
The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 1:1118
.)
Healing for Invalids—Let invalids do something instead of occu-
pying their minds with a simple play, which lowers them in their own
estimation and leads them to think their lives useless. Keep the power
of the will awake, for the will aroused and rightly directed is a potent
soother of the nerves. Invalids are far happier to be employed, and
their recovery is more easily effected.—
Testimonies for the Church
1:557
(1867).
Country Living and Happiness (counsel to a mother)—True,
you would not be entirely free from annoyances and perplexing cares
in the country; but you would there avoid many evils and close the door
against a flood of temptations which threaten to overpower the minds
of your children. They need employment and variety. The sameness of
their home makes them uneasy and restless, and they have fallen into