A Good Work Made Difficult
Present truth lies in the work of health reform as verily as in other
features of gospel work. No one branch when separated from others
can be a perfect whole.
The gospel of health has able advocates, but their work has been
made very hard because so many ministers, presidents of conferences,
and others in positions of influence have failed to give the question of
health reform its proper attention. They have not recognized it in its
relation to the work of the message as the right arm of the body. While
very little respect has been shown to this department by many of the
people and by some of the ministers, the Lord has shown His regard
for it by giving it abundant prosperity. When properly conducted, the
health work is an entering wedge, making a way for other truths to
reach the heart. When the third angel’s message is received in its
fullness, health reform will be given its place in the councils of the
conference, in the work of the church, in the home, at the table, and
in all the household arrangements. Then the right arm will serve and
protect the body.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:327
(1900).
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