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skill and wisdom to use the productions of these countries in preparing
foods to take the place of meat.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:124,
126, 1902
398. The same God who gave the children of Israel manna from
heaven lives and reigns. He will give skill and understanding in the
preparation of health foods. He will guide His people in the preparation
of wholesome food. He desires them to see what they can do in the
preparation of such food, not only for their own families, which is
their first responsibility, but for the help of the poor. They are to show
Christlike liberality, realizing that they are representing God, and that
all they have is His endowment.—
Letter 25, 1902
Knowledge Divinely Imparted
399. The Lord would have a knowledge of diet reform imparted to
the people of God. It is an essential part of the education to be given
in our schools. As the truth is presented in new places, lessons should
be given in hygienic cookery. Teach the people how they may live
without the use of flesh meats. Teach them the simplicity of living.
The Lord has been working, and is still working, to lead men to
prepare from fruits and grains, foods more simple and less expensive
than many of those that can now be obtained. Many cannot obtain
these expensive food preparations, yet they need not necessarily live
upon an impoverished diet. The same God who fed the thousands in
the wilderness with bread from heaven will give to His people today a
knowledge of how to provide food in a simple manner.—
Manuscript
96, 1905
400. When the message comes to those who have not heard the
truth for this time, they see that a great reformation must take place
in their diet. They see that they must put away flesh food, because it
creates an appetite for liquor, and fills the system with disease. By meat
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eating, the physical, mental, and moral powers are weakened. Man is
built up from that which he eats. Animal passions bear sway as the
result of meat eating, tobacco using, and liquor drinking. The Lord will
give His people wisdom to prepare from that which the earth yields,
foods that will take the place of flesh meat. Simple combinations
of nuts and grains and fruits, manufactured with taste and skill, will