Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

made a curse. ... The most terrible diseases are the
sure result of incontinence that is pursued. And the
animal propensities are inflamed by gross living,
practices, especially by a flesh diet. ...
What is the special work that we are called
upon to do in our health institutions? Instead of
giving, by precept and example, an education in the
indulgence of perverted appetite, educate away
from these things. Life up the standard of reform in
every line. The Apostle Paul lifts up his voice, "I
beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of
God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,
holy, and acceptable unto God, which is your
reasonable service. And be not conformed to this
world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of
your mind, that ye may prove what is that good,
and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
Our health institutions are established to
present the living principles of a clean, pure,
healthful diet. Knowledge must be imparted in
regard to self-denial, self-control. Jesus who made
man, who redeemed man, is to be held up before
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