Ministers to Teach Health Reform
Our ministers should become intelligent on health reform.... They
should understand the laws that govern physical life, and their bearing
upon the health of mind and soul. Thousands upon thousands know
little of the wonderful body God has given them or of the care it should
receive; they consider it of more importance to study subjects of far
less consequence. The ministers have a work to do here. When they
take a right position on this subject, much will be gained. In their
own lives and homes they should obey the laws of life, practicing
right principles and living healthfully. Then they will be able to speak
correctly on this subject, leading the people higher and still higher in
the work of reform. Living in the light themselves, they can bear a
message of great value to those who are in need of just such testimony.
There are precious blessings and a rich experience to be gained
if ministers will combine the presentation of the health question with
all their labors in the churches. The people must have the light on
health reform. This work has been neglected, and many are ready to
die because they need the light which they ought to have and must
have before they will give up selfish indulgences.
The presidents of our conferences need to realize that it is high
time they were placing themselves on the right side of this question.
Ministers and teachers are to give to others the light they have received.
Their work in every line is needed. God will help them; He will
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strengthen His servants who stand firm, and will not be swayed from
truth and righteousness in order to accommodate self-indulgence....
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The light that the Lord has given on this subject in His word is
plain, and men will be tested and tried in many ways to see if they
will heed it. Every church, every family, needs to be instructed in
regard to Christian temperance. All should know how to eat and drink
in order to preserve health. We are amid the closing scenes of this
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