Chapter 7—The Temperance Work
Revive the Temperance Work
Messengers should be appointed who can present the Word of God
from city to city upon the subject of temperance.—
Manuscript 52,
1900
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The tame way in which the temperance question is being handled
by our people is not in harmony with the necessities of the times. The
work of making known our belief in matters of temperance should
now be entered into most heartily.—
Letter 302, 1907
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In the advocacy of the cause of temperance, our efforts are to be
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multiplied. The subject of Christian temperance should find a place
in our sermons in every city where we labor. Health reform in all its
bearings is to be presented before the people, and special efforts made
to instruct the youth, the middle-aged, and the aged in the principles
of Christian living. Let this phase of the message be revived, and let
the truth go forth as a lamp that burneth.—
Manuscript 61, 1909
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An Opportunity for Young Men
Will young men now humble their hearts before God and give
themselves to His service? Will they not accept the holy trust, and
become light-bearers to a world ready to be consumed by the wrath of
an offended God?
The use of intoxicating drink, which dethrones reason, and tobacco,
which clouds the brain and poisons the life current, is increasing. Are
young men prepared to lift their voices in the cause of temperance and
show its bearing upon Christianity? Will they engage in the holy war
against appetite and lust?
Our artificial civilization encourages evils which are destroying
sound principles. And the Lord is at the door. Where are the men who
will go forth to the work, fully trusting in God, ready to do and to
dare?
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