Overeating
107
is dishonored when the stomach is abused, they would be brave and
self-denying, giving the stomach opportunity to recover its healthy
action. While sitting at the table we may do medical missionary work
by eating and drinking to the glory of God.—
Manuscript 93, 1901
Drowsiness During Church Service
222. 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. And the dyspeptic—what has made
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him dyspeptic is taking this course. Instead of observing regularity, he
has let appetite control him, and has eaten between meals. Perhaps, if
his habits are sedentary, he has not had the vitalizing air of heaven to
help in the work of digestion; he may not have had sufficient exercise
for his health.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:374, 1870
223. We should not provide for the Sabbath a more liberal supply
or a greater variety of food than for other days. Instead of this, the
food should be more simple, and less should be eaten, in order that
the mind may be clear and vigorous to comprehend spiritual things.
A clogged stomach means a clogged brain. The most precious words
may be heard and not appreciated, because the mind is confused by
an improper diet. By overeating on the Sabbath, many do more than
they think, to unfit themselves for receiving the benefit of its sacred
opportunities.—
The Ministry of Healing, 307, 1905
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Drowsiness in Sabbath Services—93
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Abstemious Diet Imparts Mental and Moral Vigor—85, 117, 206
]
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Effects of Overeating on Spirituality—56, 57, 59, 251
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Effects of Overeating on the Mind—74
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Overeating at Camp Meeting—57, 124
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Suicidal Practices—202
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Desserts a Temptation to Overeating—538, 547, 550
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A Source of Church Trials—65
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Gluttony the Prevailing Sin of the Age—35
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Overeating Leads to Dissipation—244
]
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Keeping a Clean Conscience—263
]