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Counsels on Diet and Foods
A Suggestion for the Tropics
147. In warm, heating climates, there should be given to the
worker, in whatever line of work he is to do, less work than in a more
bracing climate. The Lord remembers that we are but dust....
The less sugar introduced into the food in its preparation, the less
difficulty will be experienced because of the heat of the climate.—
Letter 91, 1898
Tact Needed in Teaching Health Reform
148. In order to do our work in straight, simple lines, we must
recognize the conditions to which the human family are subjected. God
has made provisions for those who live in the different countries of
the world. Those who desire to be co-workers with God must consider
carefully how they teach health reform in God’s great vineyard. They
must move carefully in specifying just what food should and should
not be eaten. The human messenger must unite with the divine Helper
in presenting the message of mercy to the multitudes God would
save.—
Letter 37, 1901
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For context see 324
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Especial Care Needed in New Countries And Poverty-Stricken
Districts Regarding Meat, Milk, and Eggs—324
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149. We do not mark out any precise line to be followed in diet;
but we do say that in countries where there are fruits, grains, and
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nuts in abundance, flesh food is not the right food for God’s people.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:159, 1909
150. The Lord desires those living in countries where fresh fruit
can be obtained during a large part of the year, to awake to the blessing
they have in this fruit. The more we depend upon the fresh fruit
just as it is plucked from the tree, the greater will be the blessing.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:126, 1902
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For context see 397
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An Assurance of Divine Guidance
151. The Lord will teach many in all parts of the world to combine
fruits, grains, and vegetables into foods that will sustain life and will
not bring disease. Those who have never seen the recipes for making
the health foods now on the market, will work intelligently, experi-