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A Call to Medical Evangelism and Health Education
of health reform shall be agitated, and the public mind deeply stirred
to investigate; for it is impossible for men and women, with all their
sinful, health-destroying, brain-enervating habits, to discern sacred
truth, through which they are to be sanctified, refined, elevated, and
made fit for the society of heavenly angels in the kingdom of glory.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:162
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Health Talks to Be Given
The Lord has presented before me that many, many will be rescued
from physical, mental, and moral degeneracy through the practical
influence of health reform. Health talks will be given, publications
will be multiplied. The principles of health reform will be received
with favor; and many will be enlightened. The influences that are
associated with health reform will commend it to the judgment of
all who want light; and they will advance step by step to receive the
special truths for this time. Thus truth and righteousness will meet
together.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:378, 379
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Physiology to Be Taught
So closely is health related to our happiness that we cannot have
the latter without the former. A practical knowledge of the science
of human life is necessary in order to glorify God in our bodies. It is
therefore of the highest importance, that among the studies selected for
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childhood, physiology should occupy the first place. How few know
anything about the structure and functions of their own bodies, and
of nature’s laws! Many are drifting about without knowledge, like a
ship at sea without compass or anchor; and what is more, they are not
interested to learn how to keep their bodies in a healthy condition and
prevent disease.—
Counsels on Health, 38
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Represented by Advance Principles
Satan is constantly urging men to accept his principles, and thus he
is seeking to counterwork the work of God. He is constantly represent-
ing the chosen people of God as a deluded people. He is an accuser
of the brethren, and his accusing power he is constantly using against
those who work righteousness. The Lord desires through His people