Overeating and Control of Appetite
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ments for the outward adorning while they entirely forget the inward
adorning which is, in the sight of God, of great price. There is also
much time spent in needless cooking, in the preparation of rich pies
and cakes and other articles of food that do positive injury to those who
partake of them. Should our sisters provide good bread and some other
healthful kinds of food, both they and their families would be better
prepared to appreciate the words of life, and far more susceptible to
the influence of the Holy Spirit.
Often the stomach is over-burdened with food which is seldom as
plain and simple as that eaten at home, where the amount of exercise
taken is double or treble. This causes the mind to be in such a lethargy
that it is difficult to appreciate eternal things, and the meeting closes,
and they are disappointed in not having enjoyed more of the Spirit of
God.
Testimonies for the Church 6:357
We should not provide for the Sabbath a more liberal supply or a
greater variety of food than for other days. Instead of this, the food
should be more simple, and less should be eaten in order that the mind
may be clear and vigorous to comprehend spiritual things. Overeating
befogs the brain. The most precious words may be heard and not
appreciated, because the mind is confused by an improper diet. By
overeating on the Sabbath, many have done more than they think to
dishonor God.
While cooking upon the Sabbath should be avoided, it is not nec-
essary to eat cold food. In cold weather, let the food prepared the
day before be heated. And let the meals, though simple, be palatable
and attractive. Provide something that will be regarded as a treat,
something the family do not have every day.
Testimonies for the Church 6:372-373
Many are suffering, and many are going into the grave because
of the indulgence of appetite. They eat what suits their perverted
taste, thus weakening the digestive organs and injuring their power to
assimilate the food that is to sustain life. This brings on acute disease,
and too often death follows. The delicate organism of the body is worn
out by the suicidal practices of those who ought to know better.