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

spiritual vigor are in great degree dependent upon physical strength and activity;
whatever promotes physical health promotes the development of a strong mind and a
well-balanced character.-- Ed 195 (1903). {2MCP 406.3}
Body Medium for Mind and Soul.--The body is a most important medium through
which the mind and the soul are developed for the upbuilding of character. Hence it is
that the adversary of souls directs his temptations to the enfeebling and degrading of
the physical powers. His success here often means the surrender of the whole being to
evil. The tendencies of the physical nature, unless under the dominion of a higher
power, will surely work ruin and death. The body is to be brought into subjection to the
higher powers of the being. The passions are to be controlled by the will, which is itself
to be under the control of God. The kingly power of reason, sanctified by divine grace,
is to bear sway in the life. {2MCP 406.4}
Intellectual power, physical stamina, and the length of
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life depend upon immutable laws. Through obedience to these laws, man may stand
conqueror of himself, conqueror of his own inclinations, conqueror of principalities and
powers, of "the rulers of the darkness of this world," and of "spiritual wickedness in high
places" (Ephesians 6:12).--PK 488, 489 (1917). {2MCP 406.5}
Vital Energy Imparted to Mind Through Brain.-- The Lord would have our minds
clear and sharp, able to see points in His word and service, doing His will, depending
upon His grace, bringing into His work a clear conscience and a thankful mind. This
kind of joy promotes the circulation of the blood. Vital energy is imparted to the mind
through the brain; therefore the brain should never be dulled by the use of narcotics or
excited by the use of stimulants. Brain, bone, and muscle are to be brought into
harmonious action that all may work as well-regulated machines, each part acting in
harmony, not one being overtaxed.--Lt 100, 1898. {2MCP 407.1}
Dyspepsia Makes Religious Life Uncertain.--The principles of health reform
should be brought into the life of every Christian. Men and women who disregard these
principles cannot offer to God a pure, vigorous devotion; for a dyspeptic stomach or a
torpid liver makes the religious life an uncertainty. {2MCP 407.2}
Eating the flesh of dead animals has an injurious effect upon spirituality. When meat
is made the staple article of food, the higher faculties are overborne by the lower
passions. These things are an offense to God and are the cause of a decline in spiritual
life.--Lt 69, 1896. {2MCP 407.3}
Rightdoing Is Best Medicine.--The consciousness of rightdoing is the best
medicine for diseased bodies and minds. The special blessing of God resting upon the
receiver is health and strength. A person whose mind is quiet and satisfied in God is in
the pathway to health. . . . {2MCP 407.4}
There are those who do not feel that it is a religious
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