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powers. Nor does it end with the transgressor; the effects of his
indulgence are seen in his offspring, and thus the evil is passed down
from generation to generation.
The youth of today are a sure index to the future of society; and
as we view them, what can we hope for that future? The majority are
fond of amusement and averse to work. They lack moral courage to
deny self and to respond to the claims of duty. They have but little
self-control, and become excited and angry on the slightest occasion.
Very many in every age and station of life are without principle or
conscience; and with their idle, spendthrift habits they are rushing
into vice and are corrupting society, until our world is becoming a
second Sodom. If the appetites and passions were under the control of
reason and religion, society would present a widely different aspect.
God never designed that the present woeful condition of things should
exist; it has been brought about through the gross violation of nature’s
laws.—[
Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 44, 45
]
Counsels
on Health, 112, 1890
Violated Laws—Natural and Spiritual
197. To many of the afflicted ones who received healing, Christ
said, “Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.” Thus He taught
that disease is the result of violating God’s laws, both natural and
spiritual. The great misery in the world would not exist, did men but
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live in harmony with the Creator’s plan.
Christ had been the guide and teacher of ancient Israel, and He
taught them that health is the reward of obedience to the laws of God.
The great Physician who healed the sick in Palestine had spoken to
His people from the pillar of cloud, telling them what they must do,
and what God would do for them. “If thou wilt diligently hearken to
the voice of the Lord thy God,” He said, “and wilt do that which is
right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep
all His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I
have brought upon the Egyptians; for I am the Lord that healeth thee.”
Christ gave to Israel definite instruction in regard to their habits of
life, and He assured them, “The Lord will take away from thee all
sickness.” When they fulfilled the conditions, the promise was verified
to them. “There was not one feeble person among their tribes.”