Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene - Ellen G. White

Chapter 3
Effects of Stimulants
“Know ye not that they which run in a race run
all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may
obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery
is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain
a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” (1
Corinthians 9:24,25)
Here the good results of self-control and
temperate habits are set forth. The various games
instituted among the ancient Greeks in honor of
their gods, are presented before us by the apostle
Paul to illustrate the spiritual warfare and its
reward. Those who were to participate in these
games were trained by the most severe discipline.
Every indulgence that would tend to weaken the
physical powers was forbidden. Luxurious food
and wine were prohibited, in order to promote
physical vigor, fortitude, and firmness.
To win the prize for which they strove,—a
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