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duty to ascertain what are and what are not violations of the laws of
health. They should avoid the wrong habits of their parents, and by
correct living, place themselves in better conditions.
The greater number, however, suffer because of their own wrong
course of action. They disregard the principles of health by their habits
of eating, drinking, dressing, and working. Their transgression of
nature’s laws produces the sure result; and when sickness comes upon
them, many do not credit their suffering to the true cause, but murmur
against God because of their afflictions. But God is not responsible
for the suffering that follows disregard of natural law....
Intemperate eating is often the cause of sickness, and what nature
most needs is to be relieved of the undue burden that has been placed
upon her.
The Ministry of Healing, 310
A disordered stomach produces a disordered, uncertain state of
mind. Often it causes irritability, harshness, or injustice. Many a plan
that would have been a blessing to the world has been set aside, many
unjust, oppressive, even cruel measures have been carried, as the result
of diseased conditions due to wrong habits of eating.
The Youth’s Instructor, May 31, 1894 (Healtful Living, 198)
The mind does not wear out or break down so often on account of
diligent employment and hard study, as on account of eating improper
food at improper times, and of careless inattention to the laws of health
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Diligent study is not the principal cause of the breaking down of the
mental powers. The main cause is improper diet, irregular meals, and
a lack of physical exercise. Irregular hours for eating and sleeping sap
the brain forces.
Testimonies for the Church 2:67-70
Last Sabbath, as I was speaking, your pale faces rose distinctly
before me, as I had been shown them. I saw your condition of health,
and the ailments you have suffered under so long. I was shown that
you have not lived healthfully. Your appetites have been unhealthy,
and you have gratified the taste at the expense of the stomach. You
have taken into your stomachs articles which it is impossible to convert