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Cause of Accidents
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intoxicants? If not, the accidents occurring under their management
will be charged to them by the God of heaven, whose property men
and women are.—
The Review and Herald, May 1, 1900
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Men on whom devolve grave responsibilities in safeguarding
their fellow men from accident and harm, are often untrue to their
trust. Because of indulgence in tobacco and liquor, they do not
keep the mind clear and composed as did Daniel in the courts of
Babylon. They becloud the brain by using stimulating narcotics, and
temporarily lose their reasoning faculties. Many a shipwreck upon
the high seas can be traced to liquor drinking.
Time and again have unseen angels protected vessels on the
broad ocean because on board there were some praying passengers
who had faith in God’s keeping power. The Lord has power to hold
in abeyance the angry waves so impatient to destroy and engulf His
children.—
Manuscript 153, 1902
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To Rebuke Liquor Drinking
—We have need of men who, un-
der the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, will rebuke gambling and
liquor drinking, which are such prevalent evils in these last days.—
Manuscript 117, 1907
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The Only Safe Course
—How many frightful accidents occur
through the influence of drink.... What is the portion of this terrible
intoxicant that any man can take, and be safe with the lives of human
beings? He can be safe only as he abstains from drink. He should
not have his mind confused with drink. No intoxicant should pass
his lips; then if disaster comes, men in responsible places can do
their best, and meet their record with satisfaction, whatever may be
the issue.—
The Review and Herald, May 29, 1894
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