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could accomplish a far greater amount of labor, and preserve clearness
of mind. If they would pursue such a course, their thoughts and
words would flow more freely, their religious exercises would be more
energized, and the impressions made upon their hearers would be more
marked.
Intemperance in eating, even of food of the right quality, will have
a prostrating influence upon the system, and will blunt the keener and
holier emotions.
Testimonies for the Church 2:487
A wonderful indifference has been manifested upon this important
subject, by those right at the heart of the work. The lack of stability
in regard to the principles of health reform is a true index of their
character and their spiritual strength.
Testimonies for the Church 2:202-203
If the Saviour of men, with His divine strength, felt the need of
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prayer, how much more should feeble, sinful mortals feel the necessity
of prayer—fervent, constant prayer! When Christ was the most fiercely
beset by temptation, He ate nothing. He committed Himself to God,
and through earnest prayer, and perfect submission to the will of His
Father, came off conqueror. Those who profess the truth for these last
days, above every other class of professed Christians, should imitate
the great Exemplar in prayer.
“It is enough for the disciple that he be as His Master, and the
servant as his lord.” Our tables are frequently spread with luxuries
neither healthful nor necessary, because we love these things more than
we love self-denial, freedom from disease, and soundness of mind.
Jesus sought earnestly for strength from His Father. This the divine Son
of God considered of more value, even for Himself, than to sit at the
most luxurious table. He has given us evidence that prayer is essential
in order to receive strength to contend with the powers of darkness,
and to do the work allotted us. Our own strength is weakness, but that
which God gives is mighty, and will make every one who obtains it
more than conqueror.