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principles. Let classes be formed, and instruction be given regarding
the treatment of disease.
Testimonies for the Church 9:36-37
There is a wide field of service for women as well as for men. The
efficient cook, the seamstress, the nurse—the help of all is needed.
Let the members of poor households be taught how to cook, how to
make and mend their own clothing, how to nurse the sick, how to care
properly for the home. Even the children should be taught to do some
little errand of love and mercy for those less fortunate than themselves.
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Testimonies for the Church 3:13
I saw that God now requires us to take special care of the health
He has given us; for our work is not yet done. Our testimony must still
be borne, and will have influence. We should preserve our strength
to labor in the cause of God when our labor is needed. We should be
careful not to take upon ourselves burdens that others can and should
bear. We should encourage a cheerful, hopeful, peaceful frame of
mind; for our health depends upon our so doing. The work that God
requires us to do will not prevent our caring for our health, that we
may recover from the effect of overtaxing labor. The more perfect
our health, the more perfect will be our labor. When we overtax our
strength, and become exhausted, we are liable to take cold, and at such
times there is danger of disease assuming a dangerous form. We must
not leave the care of ourselves with God, when He has placed that
responsibility upon us.
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