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Counsels for the Church
Every form of uncleanliness tends to disease. Death-producing
germs abound in dark, neglected corners, in decaying refuse, in damp-
ness and mold and must. No waste vegetables or heaps of fallen leaves
should be allowed to remain near the house to decay and poison the
air. Nothing unclean or decaying should be tolerated within the home.
In towns or cities regarded perfectly healthful, many an epidemic of
fever has been traced to decaying matter about the dwelling of some
careless householder.
Perfect cleanliness, plenty of sunlight, careful attention to sani-
tation in every detail of the home life, are essential to freedom from
disease and to the cheerfulness and vigor of the inmates of the home
Teach the little ones that God is not pleased to see them with
unclean bodies and untidy, torn garments. Having the clothing neat
and clean will be one means of keeping the thoughts pure and sweet.
Especially should every article which comes in contact with the skin
be kept clean.
Truth never places her delicate feet in a path of uncleanness or
impurity. He who was so particular that the children of Israel should
cherish habits of cleanliness will not sanction any impurity in the
homes of His people today. God looks with disfavor on uncleanness
of any kind.
Unclean, neglected corners in the house will tend to make impure,
neglected corners in the soul.
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Heaven is pure and holy, and those who pass through the gates
of the city of God must here be clothed with inward and outward
purity
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The Ministry of Healing, 276
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My Life Today, 129