Reasons for Reform
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in our hearts? Shall we not remove every stumbling block from the
feet of unbelievers, ever remembering what is due to a profession of
Christianity? Far better give up the name of Christian than make a
profession and at the same time indulge appetites which strengthen
unholy passions.
God calls upon every church member to dedicate his life unre-
servedly to the Lord’s service. He calls for decided reformation. All
creation is groaning under the curse. God’s people should place them-
selves where they will grow in grace, being sanctified, body, soul, and
spirit, by the truth. When they break away from all health-destroying
indulgences, they will have a clearer perception of what constitutes
true godliness. A wonderful change will be seen in the religious
experience.—(
The Review and Herald, May 27, 1902
)
Counsels on
Health, 578, 579
All Being Proved
38. It is of great importance that individually we act well our part,
and have an intelligent understanding of what we should eat and drink,
and how we should live to preserve health. All are being proved to see
whether they will accept the principles of health reform or follow a
course of self-indulgence.
Let no one think that he can do as he pleases in the matter of diet.
But before all who sit at the table with you, let it appear that you follow
principle in the matter of eating, as in all other matters, that the glory of
God may be revealed. You cannot afford to do otherwise; for you have
a character to form for the future immortal life. Great responsibilities
rest upon every human soul. Let us comprehend these responsibilities,
and bear them nobly in the name of the Lord.
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To every one who is tempted to indulge appetite I would say, Yield
not to temptation, but confine yourself to the use of wholesome foods.
You can train yourself to enjoy a healthful diet. The Lord helps those
who seek to help themselves; but when men will not take special
pains to follow out the mind and will of God, how can He work with
them? Let us act our part, working out our salvation with fear and
trembling,—with fear and trembling lest we make mistakes in the
treatment of our bodies, which, before God, we are under obligation to