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Manual for Canvassers
“Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded. In all things
showing thyself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing uncor-
ruptness, gravity, sincerity, sound speech, that can not be condemned;
that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil
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thing to say of you.”
Titus 2:6-8
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These words have been recorded for the benefit of every youth.
Young men, be sober-minded. Remember that you have been bought
with a price, and that you are therefore to glorify God in your body
and in your spirit, which are His.
Preserving Health
Those who engage in the service of God have no right to disregard
the laws of life and health. We have important responsibilities to fulfil
in regard to ourselves. There is much work to be done for God, and
He desires us to guard against bringing ourselves into such a condition
of health that we shall be unable to help in this work. We should
not, by taking on too many burdens, or by indulging any unhealthful
habit, unfit ourselves for the service of God. The Lord desires us
to be spiritually and physically healthy, that we may exert a pure,
wholesome influence. Then He can impart blessings to us to impart to
others.
If we desire to be as useful as possible in this life, we must live in
accordance with the laws of God, taking proper care of the house we
live in. In order that we may be able to help others, we must do all in
our power to save ourselves from disease. Denying selfish appetite,
we are to regulate all our habits of life in accordance with the light
which God has given. Thus we may not only secure physical health,
but gain a rich spiritual experience.
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Example in Health Reform
In your association with unbelievers, do not allow yourselves to
be swerved from right principles. If you sit at their table, eat temper-
ately, and only of food that will not confuse the mind. Keep clear of
intemperance. You can not afford to weaken your mental or physical
powers, lest you become unable to discern spiritual things. Keep the