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unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which
is to come” (
1 Timothy 4:8
). They are alive to the enjoyment of life’s
real pleasures and are not troubled with vain regrets over misspent
hours nor with gloomy forebodings, as the worldling too often is when
not diverted by some exciting amusement. Godliness does not conflict
with the laws of health but is in harmony with them. The fear of the
Lord is the foundation of all real prosperity.—
Christian Temperance
and Bible Hygiene, 14, 1890
. (
Counsels on Health, 29
.)
Constant Struggle Against Evil Imaginings—Let everyone who
desires to be a partaker of the divine nature appreciate the fact that he
must escape the corruption that is in the world through lust. There must
be a constant, earnest struggling of the soul against the evil imaginings
of the mind. There must be a steadfast resistance of temptation to sin
in thought or act. The soul must be kept from every stain, through
faith in Him who is able to keep you from falling.
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We should meditate upon the Scriptures, thinking soberly and
candidly upon the things that pertain to our eternal salvation. The
infinite mercy and love of Jesus, the sacrifice made in our behalf, call
for most serious and solemn reflection. We should dwell upon the
character of our dear Redeemer and Intercessor. We should seek to
comprehend the meaning of the plan of salvation. We should meditate
upon the mission of Him who came to save His people from their sins.
By constantly contemplating heavenly themes our faith and love will
grow stronger.—
The Review and Herald, June 12, 1888
,
Injury to Health Weakens Moral Powers—Whatever injures the
health not only lessens physical vigor but tends to weaken the mental
and moral powers.—
The Ministry of Healing, 128
(1905).
Since the mind and the soul find expression through the body, both
mental and spiritual vigor are in great degree dependent upon physical
strength and activity; whatever promotes physical health promotes
the development of a strong mind and a well-balanced character.—
Education, 195
(1903).
Body Medium for Mind and Soul—The body is a most important
medium through which the mind and the soul are developed for the
upbuilding of character. Hence it is that the adversary of souls directs
his temptations to the enfeebling and degrading of the physical powers.
His success here often means the surrender of the whole being to evil.
The tendencies of the physical nature, unless under the dominion of