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other truths. If they see that we are intelligent with regard to health,
they will be more ready to believe that we are sound in Bible doctrines.
This branch of the Lord’s work has not received due attention, and
through this neglect much has been lost. If the church would manifest
a greater interest in the reforms through which God Himself is seeking
to fit them for His coming, their influence would be far greater than it
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now is. God has spoken to His people and He designs that they shall
hear and obey His voice. Although the health reform is not the third
angel’s message, it is closely connected with it. Those who proclaim
the message should teach health reform also. It is a subject that we
must understand in order to be prepared for the events that are close
upon us, and it should have a prominent place.