An Advance Step
The work of educating in medical missionary lines is an advance
step of great importance in awakening man to his moral responsibili-
ties. Had the ministers taken hold of this work in its various depart-
ments in accordance with the light which God has given, there would
have been a most decided reformation in eating, drinking, and dress-
ing. But some have stood directly in the way of the advance of health
reform. They have held the people back by their indifferent or con-
demnatory remarks, or by pleasantries and jokes. They themselves and
a large number of others have been sufferers unto death, but all have
not yet learned wisdom.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:377
(1900).
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