Mind, Character, and Personality Vol. 2 - Second Advent Revival

appreciated, because the mind is confused by an improper diet. By overeating on the
Sabbath, many have done more than they think to dishonor God.--6T 357 (1900).
{2MCP 386.4}
Through Appetite Satan Controls Mind.--Through appetite Satan controls the
mind and the whole being. Thousands who might have lived have passed into the
grave, physical, mental, and moral wrecks, because they sacrificed all their powers to
the indulgence of appetite. --CTBH 37, 1890. (CD 167.) {2MCP 387.1}
The Digestive Organs Affect Life's Happiness.--The digestive organs have an
important part to act in our life happiness. God has given us intelligence that we may
learn what we should use as food. Shall we not, as sensible men and women, study
whether the things we eat will be in agreement or whether they will cause trouble?
People who have a sour stomach are very often of a sour disposition. Everything seems
to be contrary to them, and they are inclined to be peevish and irritable. If we would
have peace among ourselves, we should give more thought than we do to having a
peaceful stomach.--MS 41, 1908. (CD 112.) {2MCP 387.2}
Vigor of Mind Depends Upon the Body (counsels to writers and
ministers).--Obey the principles of health reform and educate others to do this. The
health of the mind is to a large degree dependent upon the health of the body, and the
health of the body is dependent upon the way in which the living machinery is treated.
Eat only that food which will keep your stomach in the most healthy condition. {2MCP
387.3}
You need to learn more thoroughly the philosophy of taking proper care of yourself
in regard to the matter of diet. Arrange your work so that you can have your meals at
regular hours. You must exercise a special care in this
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matter. Remember that to live the truth as it is in Jesus requires much self-discipline.--Lt
297, 1904. {2MCP 387.4}
Irregular Hours and Careless Inattention to Laws of Health.--The mind does not
wear out nor break down so often on account of diligent employment and hard study as
on account of eating improper food at improper times, and of careless inattention to the
laws of health.... Irregular hours for eating and sleeping sap the brain forces. The
apostle Paul declares that he who would be successful in reaching a high standard of
godliness must be temperate in all things. Eating, drinking, and dressing all have a
direct bearing upon our spiritual advancement. --YI, May 31, 1894. {2MCP 388.1}
Overcrowding the Stomach Weakens the Mind.-- Overeating, even of the most
wholesome food, is to be guarded against. Nature can use no more than is required for
building up the various organs of the body, and excess clogs the system. Many a
student is supposed to have broken down from overstudy, when the real cause was
overeating. While proper attention is given to the laws of health there is little danger
from mental taxation, but in many cases of so-called mental failure it is the
overcrowding of the stomach that wearies the body and weakens the mind.--Ed 205