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Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene
Never cheat the stomach out of that which health demands, and
never abuse it by placing upon it a load which it should not bear.
Cultivate self-control. Restrain appetite; keep it under the control
of reason. Do not feel it necessary to load down your table with
unhealthful food when you have visitors. The health of your family
and the influence upon your children should be considered, as well as
the habits and tastes of your guests.
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Some health reformers are continually worrying for fear their food,
however simple and healthful, will hurt them. To these let me say, Do
not think that your food is going to hurt you; but when you have eaten
according to your best judgment, and have asked the Lord to bless the
food, believe that he has heard your prayer, and be at rest.
Health reform means something to us, and we must not belittle it
by narrow views and practices. We must be true to our convictions of
right. Daniel was blessed because he was steadfast in doing what he
knew to be right, and we shall be blessed if we seek to honor God with
full purpose of heart.
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