Chapter 43—Mind and Spiritual Health
The Fruitage of Spiritual Life—Spiritual life yields to its posses-
sor that which all the world is seeking but which can never be obtained
without an entire surrender to God.—Lt 121, 1904.
Body, Mind, and Soul Benefit From Communion With God—
In a knowledge of God all true knowledge and real development have
their source. Wherever we turn, in the physical, the mental, or the
spiritual realm; in whatever we behold, apart from the blight of sin,
this knowledge is revealed. Whatever line of investigation we pursue,
with a sincere purpose to arrive at truth, we are brought in touch with
the unseen, mighty Intelligence that is working in and through all. The
mind of man is brought into communion with the mind of God, the
finite with the Infinite. The effect of such communion on body and
mind and soul is beyond estimate.—
Education, 14
(1903).
Love for God Essential for Health—God is the great caretaker
of the human machinery. In the care of our bodies we must cooperate
with Him. Love for God is essential for life and health.—SpT Series
A, No. 15, p 18, Apr 3, 1900. (
Counsels on Health, 587
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Health of Body Important to Health of Soul—God would be
recognized as the Author of our being. That life He has given us
is not to be trifled with. Recklessness in the bodily habits reveals
a recklessness of moral character. The health of the body is to be
regarded as essential for the advancement of growth in grace, an even
temper.—MS 113, 1898.
Good Deeds Promote Health—Good deeds are twice a blessing,
benefiting both the giver and the receiver of the kindness. The con-
sciousness of rightdoing is one of the best medicines for diseased
bodies and minds. When the mind is free and happy from a sense of
duty well done and the satisfaction of giving happiness to others, the
cheering, uplifting influence brings new life to the whole being.—
The
Ministry of Healing, 257
(1905).
Godliness in Harmony With Laws of Health—Those who walk
in the path of wisdom and holiness find that “godliness is profitable
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