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nect with the Source of all wisdom, making the knowledge of God
the foundation of their education. In faith, they prayed for wisdom,
and they lived their prayers. They placed themselves where God
could bless them, avoiding anything that would weaken their abili-
ties and taking advantage of every opportunity to learn in all subject
areas. They followed the rules of health, guaranteeing strength of
intellect. They pursued knowledge for one purpose: that they might
honor God. And God Himself was their teacher. Constantly praying,
conscientiously studying, keeping in touch with the Unseen, they
walked with God, as did Enoch
Through the consistent practice of health principles demonstrated
by the Hebrew youth, God is speaking to the youth of today. Where
are young men and young women who, like Daniel, will do and dare
for the cause of right? Pure hearts, strong hands, fearless courage
are needed. The warfare between good and evil calls for constant
watchfulness. Satan comes to every person with temptation in many
alluring forms to indulge appetite.
The body is the most important agency through which the mind
and the soul are developed for building character. That is why the
adversary, Satan, directs his temptations toward weakening and
degrading physical power. If he succeeds here, it often means the
surrender of the whole being to evil. The tendencies of our physical
nature, unless under the control of a higher power, will eventually
bring ruin and death. The body must be disciplined. Our passions
must be controlled by choices submitted to God’s will. Consecrated
reason is king! Intellectual power, physical stamina, and length of
life depend upon unchangeable laws. Through obedience to these
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laws of health, youth may conquer themselves, conquer their own
inclinations, and conquer the “rulers of the darkness of this world.”
Ephesians 6:12
, KJV.
The spirit of Daniel can be the spirit of the youth today; they
may draw from the same source of strength, possess the same power
of self-control, and reveal the same grace in their lives, even under
similarly unfavorable circumstances. Though surrounded by temp-
tations to indulge self, especially in our large cities, where every
form of sensual gratification is made easy and inviting, youth may
resist every temptation. But only to those who determine to do right
because it is right will the victory be gained.
