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Counsels on Diet and Foods
evangelistic work. But such make a great mistake. God’s word de-
clares, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all
to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
. The subject of temperance
in all its bearings, has an important place in the work of salvation.
In connection with our city missions there should be suitable rooms
where those in whom an interest has been awakened can be gathered
for instruction. This necessary work is not to be carried on in such
a meager way that an unfavorable impression will be made on the
minds of the people. All that is done should bear favorable witness to
the Author of truth, and should properly represent the sacredness and
importance of the truths of the third angel’s message.—
Testimonies
for the Church 9:112, 1909
[451]
779. In all our missions, women of intelligence should have charge
of the domestic arrangements,—women who know how to prepare
food nicely and healthfully. The table should be abundantly sup-
plied with food of the best quality. If any have a perverted taste that
craves tea, coffee, condiments, and unhealthful dishes, enlighten them.
Seek to arouse the conscience. Set before them the principles of the
Bible upon hygiene.—[
Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 117
]
Counsels on Health, 449, 450, 1890
Let Ministers Teach Reform Principles
780. We should educate ourselves, not only to live in harmony
with the laws of health, but to teach others the better way. Many, even
of those who profess to believe the special truths for this time, are
lamentably ignorant with regard to health and temperance. They need
to be educated, line upon line, precept upon precept. The subject must
be kept fresh before them. This matter must not be passed over as
non-essential; for nearly every family needs to be stirred up on the
question. The conscience must be aroused to the duty of practicing
the principles of true reform. God requires that His people shall be
temperate in all things. Unless they practice true temperance, they
will not, they cannot, be susceptible to the sanctifying influence of the
truth.
Our ministers should become intelligent upon this question. They
should not ignore it, nor be turned aside by those who call them
extremists. Let them find out what constitutes true health reform, and