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Counsels on Health
neglected. Men of ability and economy are to be chosen to take up the
food work; for, in order to make it a success, the greatest wisdom and
economy must be exercised. God desires His people to do acceptable
service in the preparation of healthful food, not only for their own
families, which are their first responsibility, but for the help of the poor
everywhere. They are to show Christlike liberality, realizing that they
are representing God and that all they have is His endowment.
Brethren, take hold of this work. Give no place to discouragement.
Do not criticize those who are trying to do something in right lines,
but go to work yourselves.
In connection with the health-food business, various industries
may be established that will be a help to the cause in the Southern
field. All that men as missionaries for God can do for this field should
now be done, for if ever a field needed medical missionary work, it is
the South. During the time that has passed into eternity, many should
have been in the South, laboring together with God by doing personal
work and by giving of their means to sustain themselves and other
workers in that field.
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