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An effort should be made to supply their place with other things that
are healthful and inexpensive. The people everywhere should be taught
how to cook without milk and eggs, so far as possible, and yet have
their food wholesome and palatable.
God is not honored when the body is neglected or abused and is
thus unfitted for His service. To care for the body by providing for it
food that is relishable and strengthening is one of the first duties of
the householder. It is far better to have less expensive clothing and
furniture than to stint the supply of food.
Some householders stint the family table in order to provide expen-
sive entertainment for visitors. This is unwise. In the entertainment of
guests there should be greater simplicity. Let the needs of the family
have first attention.
Unwise economy and artificial customs often prevent the exercise
of hospitality where it is needed and would be a blessing. The regular
supply of food for our tables should be such that the unexpected guest
can be made welcome without burdening the housewife to make extra
preparation.
Carefully consider your diet. Study from cause to effect. Cultivate
self-control. Keep appetite under the control of reason. Never abuse the
stomach by overeating, but do not deprive yourself of the wholesome,
palatable food that health demands.
Those who understand the laws of health and who are governed by
principle, will shun the extremes, both of indulgence and of restriction.
Their diet is chosen, not for the mere gratification of appetite, but for
the upbuilding of the body. They seek to preserve every power in the
best condition for highest service to God and man. The appetite is
under the control of reason and conscience, and they are rewarded
with health of body and mind. While they do not urge their views
offensively upon others, their example is a testimony in favor of right
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principles. These persons have a wide influence for good
We should not provide for the Sabbath a more liberal supply or a
greater variety of food than for other days. Instead of this the food
should be more simple, and less should be eaten in order that the mind
may be clear and vigorous to comprehend spiritual things.
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