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Testimony Studies on Diet and Foods
Testimonies for the Church 7:134
The foods used should be suited to the occupation in which we
are engaged and the climate in which we live. Some foods that are
suitable in one country will not do in another.
Letter K 37, 1901
In order to do our work in straight, simple lines, we must recognize
the conditions to which the human family are subjected. God has
made provisions for those who live in the different countries of the
world. Those who desire to be co-workers with God must consider
carefully how they teach health reform in God’s great vineyard. They
must move carefully in specifying just what food should and should
not be eaten. The human messenger must unite with the divine Helper
in presenting the message of mercy to the multitudes God would save.
Testimonies for the Church 7:132-133
Wherever the truth is proclaimed, instruction should be given in
the preparation of healthful foods. God desires that in every place the
people shall be taught to use wisely the products that can be easily
obtained. Skillful teachers should show the people how to utilize to
the very best advantage the products that they can raise or secure in
their section of the country. Thus the poor, as well as those in better
circumstances, can learn to live healthfully.... It is the Lord’s design
that in every place men and women shall be encouraged to develop
their talents by preparing healthful foods from the natural products of
their own section of the country. If they look to God, exercising their
skill and ingenuity under the guidance of His Spirit, they will learn
how to prepare natural products into healthful foods. Thus they will be
able to teach the poor how to provide themselves with foods that will
take the place of flesh-meats. Those thus helped can in turn instruct
others. Such a work will yet be done with consecrated zeal and energy.
If it had been done before, there would today be many more people in
the truth, and many more who could give instruction. Let us learn what
our duty is, and then do it. We are not to be dependent and helpless,
waiting for others to do the work that God has committed to us.