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Counsels on Diet and Foods
bestow, offering the woman something better than she possessed, even
living water, the joy and hope of the gospel.
This is an illustration of the way in which we are to work. We
must offer men something better than that which they possess, even the
peace of Christ, which passeth all understanding. We must tell them
of God’s holy law the transcript of His character, and an expression of
that which He wishes them to become....
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Of all the people in the world, reformers should be the most un-
selfish, the most kind, the most courteous. In their lives should be seen
the true goodness of unselfish deeds. The worker who manifests a lack
of courtesy, who shows impatience at the ignorance or waywardness
of others, who speaks hastily or acts thoughtlessly, may close the door
to hearts so that he can never reach them.—
The Ministry of Healing,
156, 157, 1905
Diet Reform to Be Progressive
793. From the beginning of the health reform work, we have found
it necessary to educate, educate, educate. God desires us to continue
this work of educating the people....
In teaching health reform, as in all other gospel work, we are
to meet the people where they are. Until we can teach them how
to prepare health reform foods that are palatable, nourishing, and
yet inexpensive, we are not at liberty to present the most advanced
propositions regarding health reform diet.
Let the diet reform be progressive. Let the people be taught how
to prepare food without the use of milk or butter. Tell them that the
time will soon come when there will be no safety in using eggs, milk,
cream, or butter, because disease in animals is increasing in proportion
to the increase of wickedness among men. The time is near when,
because of the iniquity of the fallen race, the whole animal creation
will groan under the diseases that curse our earth.
God will give His people ability and tact to prepare wholesome
food without these things. Let our people discard all unwholesome
recipes. Let them learn how to live healthfully, teaching to others what
they have learned. Let them impart this knowledge as they would
Bible instruction. Let them teach the people to preserve the health and
increase the strength by avoiding the large amount of cooking that has