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A Call to Medical Evangelism and Health Education
A Clear Testimony Needed
Every church needs a clear, sharp testimony, giving the trumpet a
certain sound. If we can arouse the moral sensibilities upon the subject
of practicing temperance in all things, a very great victory will be
gained.—
Manuscript 59, 1900
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Moses preached a great deal on this subject, and the reason the
people did not go through to the promised land was because of repeated
indulgence of appetite. Nine tenths of the wickedness among the
children of today is caused by intemperance in eating and drinking.
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Adam and Eve lost Eden through the indulgence of appetite, and we
only regain it by the denial of the same.—
The Review and Herald,
October 21, 1884
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When temperance is presented as a part of the gospel, many will
see their need of reform. They will see the evil of intoxicating liquors,
and that total abstinence is the only platform on which God’s people
can conscientiously stand. As this instruction is given, the people will
become interested in other lines of Bible study.—
Testimonies for the
Church 7:75
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As we near the close of time, we must rise higher and still higher
on the question of health reform and Christian temperance, presenting
it in a more positive and decided manner. We must strive continually to
educate the people, not only by our words but by our practice. Precept
and practice combined have a telling influence.—
Manuscript 87, 1908
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