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Counsels on Diet and Foods
Will not the inducements presented before those who are running
in the Christian race, lead them to practice self-denial and temperance
in all things, that they may keep their animal propensities in subjection,
keep under the body, and control the appetite and lustful passions?
Then can they be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the
corruption that is in the world through lust.
The Reward of Perseverance
120. Persons who have accustomed themselves to a rich, highly
stimulating diet, have an unnatural taste, and they cannot at once
relish food that is plain and simple. It will take time for the taste
to become natural, and for the stomach to recover from the abuse it
has suffered. But those who persevere in the use of wholesome food
will, after a time, find it palatable. Its delicate and delicious flavors
will be appreciated, and it will be eaten with greater enjoyment than
can be derived from unwholesome dainties. And the stomach, in a
healthy condition, neither fevered nor overtaxed, can readily perform
its task.—
The Ministry of Healing, 298, 299, 1905
Let Us Advance
121. A reform in eating would be a saving of expense and labor.
The wants of a family can be easily supplied that is satisfied with plain,
wholesome diet. Rich food breaks down the healthy organs of body
and mind.—
Spiritual Gifts 4a:132, 1864
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122. We are all to consider that there is to be no extravagance in
any line. We must be satisfied with pure, simple food, prepared in a
simple manner. This should be the diet of high and low. Adulterated
substances are to be avoided. We are preparing for the future, immortal
life in the kingdom of heaven. We expect to do our work in the light
and in the power of the great, mighty Healer. All are to act the self-
sacrificing part.—
Letter 309, 1905
123. Many have inquired of me, What course shall I take best to
preserve my health? My answer is, Cease to transgress the laws of
your being; cease to gratify a depraved appetite, eat simple food, dress
healthfully, which will require modest simplicity, work healthfully,
and you will not be sick.—
The Health Reformer, August, 1866