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Medical Ministry
Those who assemble in our conferences are not always in a fit
state to judge righteously. Many suffer from congestion of the brain.
Those who assemble in such meetings should first do all in their
power to place themselves in right relation to God and to health. If
the head is congested, let them find out what is wrong. The brain is
disturbed because there is something the matter with the stomach.
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Let them find out what is wrong about their diet. Our bodies are the
temples of the Holy Spirit, and if we fail to do all we can to place
the body in the very best condition of health, we are robbing God of
the honor due to Him from the beings He has created.
If you are called upon to attend a council meeting, ask yourself
whether your perceptive faculties are in a proper condition to weigh
evidence. If you are not in a proper condition, if your brain is
confused, you have no right to take part in the meeting. Are you
fractious? Is your temper sweet and fragrant, or is it so disturbed
and disagreeable that you will be led to make hasty decisions? Do
you feel as though you would like to fight someone? Then do not go
to the meeting; for if you go you will surely dishonor God. Take an
ax and chop wood or engage in some physical exercise until your
spirit is mild and easy to be entreated. Just as surely as your stomach
is creating a disturbance in your brain, your words will create a
disturbance in the assembly. More trouble is caused by disturbed
digestive organs than many realize.
We ought always to eat the most simple food. Often twice as
much food as the system needs is eaten. Then nature has to work
hard to get rid of the surplus. Treat your stomach properly, and it
will do its best....
Whether they acknowledge it or not, God lays upon all human
beings the duty of taking care of the soul temple. The body is to
be kept clean and pure. The soul is to be sanctified and ennobled.
Then, God says, I will come unto him and take up My abode with
him. We are responsible for our own salvation, and God holds us
accountable for the influence we exert on those connected with us.
We should stand in such a position, physically and spiritually, that
we can recommend the religion of Christ. We are to dedicate our
bodies to God.
God desires His ministers to stand in a high and holy position.
Those who open the word of God to others should ask themselves,