Instruction to be Given on Health Topics
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of diet is not of sufficient importance to be included in their evangelistic
work. But such make a great mistake. God’s word declares, “Whether
therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory
of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
. The subject of temperance, in all its
bearings, has an important place in the work of salvation.
In connection with our city missions there should be suitable rooms
where those in whom an interest has been awakened can be gathered
for instruction. This necessary work is not to be carried on in such
a meager way that an unfavorable impression will be made on the
minds of the people. All that is done should bear favorable witness to
the Author of truth, and should properly represent the sacredness and
importance of the truths of the third angel’s message.
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Cooking schools are to be held. The people are to be taught how to
prepare wholesome food. They are to be shown the need of discarding
unhealthful foods. But we should never advocate a starvation diet. It
is possible to have a wholesome, nutritious diet without the use of tea,
coffee, and flesh food. The work of teaching the people how to prepare
a dietary that is at once wholesome and appetizing, is of the utmost
importance.
The work of health reform is the Lord’s means for lessening suf-
fering in our world and for purifying His church. Teach the people
that they can act as God’s helping hand, by co-operating with the
Master-worker in restoring physical and spiritual health. This work
bears the signature of heaven, and will open doors for the entrance of
other precious truths. There is room for all to labor who will take hold
of this work intelligently.
Keep the work of health reform to the front, is the message I am
instructed to bear. Show so plainly its value that a widespread need for
it will be felt. Abstinence from all hurtful food and drink is the fruit
of true religion. He who is thoroughly converted will abandon every
injurious habit and appetite. By total abstinence he will overcome his
desire for health-destroying indulgences.
I am instructed to say to health reform educators, Go forward. The
world needs every jot of the influence you can exert to press back the
tide of moral woe. Let those who teach the third angel’s message stand
true to their colors.