Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene - Ellen G. White

against the evils resulting from a debased appetite,
that those who love purity and holiness may know
how to use with discretion the good things he has
provided for them, and that by exercising
temperance in daily life, they may be sanctified
through the truth.
At general meetings and camp-meetings we
should have good, wholesome, nourishing food,
prepared in a simple manner. We should not turn
these seasons into occasions for feasting. If we
appreciate the blessings of God, if we are feeding
on the bread of life, we will not be much concerned
about gratifying the appetite. The great burden of
our thoughts will be, How is it with my soul? There
will be such a longing for spiritual food,—
something which will impart spiritual strength,—
that we will not complain if the diet is plain and
simple.
God requires the body to be rendered a living
sacrifice to him, not a dead or a dying sacrifice.
The offerings of the ancient Hebrews were to be
without blemish, and will it be pleasing to God to
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