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Testimony Studies on Diet and Foods
temperance in all things. Then may they comprehend the truth in its
beauty and clearness, and carry it out in their lives, and by a judicious,
wise, straightforward course, give the enemies of our faith no occasion
to reproach the cause of truth. God requires all who believe the truth
to make special, persevering efforts to place themselves in the best
possible condition of bodily health, for a solemn and important work
is before us. Health of body and mind is required for this work; it is
as essential to a healthy religious experience, to advancement in the
Christian life, and progress in holiness, as is the hand or foot to the
human body. God requires His people to cleanse themselves from
all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of
the Lord. All those who are indifferent and excuse themselves from
this work, waiting for the Lord to do for them that which He requires
them to do for themselves, will be found wanting when the meek of
the earth, who have wrought His judgments, are hid in the day of the
Lord’s anger.
Testimonies for the Church 2:364
Even if you are strict in the quality of your food, do you glorify
God in your bodies and spirits, which are His, by partaking of such a
quantity of food? Those who place so much food upon the stomach,
and thus load down nature, could not appreciate the truth should they
hear it dwelt upon. They could not arouse the benumbed sensibilities
of the brain to realize the value of the atonement, and the great sac-
rifice that has been made for fallen man. It is impossible for such to
appreciate the great, the precious, and the exceedingly rich reward that
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is in reserve for the faithful overcomers The animal part of our nature
should never be left to govern the moral and intellectual.
Testimonies for the Church 2:374
Again: When we eat immoderately, we sin against our own bodies.
Upon the Sabbath, in the house of God, gluttons will sit and sleep
under the burning truths of God’s word. They can neither keep their
eyes open, nor comprehend the solemn discourses given. Do you think
that such are glorifying God in their bodies and spirits, which are His?
No; they dishonor Him.