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for their bodies intelligently and in the fear of God, should be chosen
to take responsibilities in this work. Those who have been long in
the truth, yet who cannot distinguish between the pure principles
of righteousness and the principles of evil, whose understanding
in regard to justice, mercy, and the love of God is clouded, should
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be relieved of responsibilities. Every church needs a clear, sharp
testimony, giving the trumpet a certain sound.—
The Signs of the
Times, October 2, 1907
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Health Workers to Be Temperate
—He [the physician] sees
that those who are taking the nurses’ course should be given a thor-
ough education in the principles of health reform, that they should
be taught to be strictly temperate in all things, because carelessness
in regard to the laws of health is inexcusable in those set apart to
teach others how to live.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:74
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Educate, Educate, Educate
—Because the principles of health
and temperance are so important, and are so often misunderstood,
neglected, or unknown, we should educate ourselves, that we may
not only bring our own lives into harmony with these principles, but
teach them to others. The people need to be educated, line upon
line, precept upon precept. The matter must be kept fresh before
them. Nearly every family needs to be stirred up. The mind must be
enlightened and the conscience aroused to the duty of practicing the
principles of true reform.
Ministers especially should become intelligent on this question.
As shepherds of the flock, they will be held accountable for willing
ignorance and disregard of nature’s laws. Let them find out what
constitutes true hygienic reform, and teach its principles, both by
precept, and by a quiet, consistent example. They should not ignore
their duty in this matter, not be turned aside because some may
call them extremists. At conventions, institutes, and other large and
important meetings, instruction should be given upon health and
temperance. Bring into service all the talent at command, and follow
up the work with publications on the subject. “Educate, educate,
educate,” should be the watchword.—Undated
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