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Child Guidance
Many Unwilling to Study the Laws of Health—Many are un-
willing to put forth the needed effort to obtain a knowledge of the laws
of life and the simple means to be employed for the restoration of
health. They do not place themselves in right relation to life. When
sickness is the result of their transgression of natural law, they do not
seek to correct their errors, and then ask the blessing of God
We should educate ourselves, not only to live in harmony with
the laws of health, but to teach others the better way. Many, even
of those who profess to believe the special truths for this time, are
lamentably ignorant with regard to health and temperance. They need
to be educated, line upon line, precept upon precept. The subject must
be kept fresh before them. This matter must not be passed over as
nonessential, for nearly every family needs to be stirred up on the
question. The conscience must be aroused to the duty of practicing the
principles of true reform
The principles of hygiene as applied to diet, exercise, the care of
children, the treatment of the sick, and many like matters should be
given much more attention than they ordinarily receive
To Study Preventive Measures—Far too little thought is given to
the causes underlying the mortality, the disease and degeneracy, that
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exist today even in the most civilized and favored lands. The human
race is deteriorating.... Most of the evils that are bringing misery and
ruin to the race might be prevented, and the power to deal with them
rests to a great degree with parents
Teach Children to Reason From Cause to Effect—Teach your
children to reason from cause to effect. Show them that if they violate
the laws of their being, they must pay the penalty in suffering. If you
cannot see as rapid improvement as you desire, do not be discouraged,
but instruct them patiently, and press on until victory is gained
Those who study and practice the principles of right living will be
greatly blessed, both physically and spiritually. An understanding of
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Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 112, 113
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Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 117
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Education, 197
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The Ministry of Healing, 380
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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 126
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