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Christians and the Production of Liquor- Making Products
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If they love their neighbor as themselves, how can they help to place
in his way that which will be a snare to him?—
The Ministry of
Healing, 334
.
Brethren, let us look at this matter in the light of the Scriptures,
and exert a decided influence on the side of temperance in all things.
Apples and grapes are God’s gifts; they may be put to excellent use
as healthful articles of food, or they may be abused by being put to
a wrong use. Already God is blighting the grapevine and the apple
crop because of men’s sinful practices. We stand before the world
as reformers; let us give no occasion for infidels or unbelievers to
reproach our faith. Said Christ: “Ye are the salt of the earth,” “the
light of the world.” Let us show that our hearts and consciences are
under the transforming influence of divine grace, and that our lives
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are governed by the pure principles of the law of God, even though
these principles may require the sacrifice of temporal interests.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:361
.