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Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

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salvation of God.<br />

Only when we are intelligent in regard to <strong>the</strong><br />

principles of healthful living can we be fully<br />

aroused to see <strong>the</strong> evils resulting from improper<br />

diet. Those who, after seeing <strong>the</strong>ir mistakes, have<br />

courage to change <strong>the</strong>ir habits, will find that <strong>the</strong><br />

re<strong>for</strong>matory process requires a struggle and much<br />

perseverance; but when correct tastes are once<br />

<strong>for</strong>med, <strong>the</strong>y will realize that <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong> food<br />

which <strong>the</strong>y <strong>for</strong>merly regarded as harmless was<br />

slowly but surely laying <strong>the</strong> foundation <strong>for</strong><br />

dyspepsia and o<strong>the</strong>r diseases.<br />

Fa<strong>the</strong>rs and mo<strong>the</strong>rs, watch unto prayer. Guard<br />

strictly against intemperance in every <strong>for</strong>m. Teach<br />

your children <strong>the</strong> principles of true health re<strong>for</strong>m.<br />

Teach <strong>the</strong>m what things to avoid in order to<br />

preserve health. Already <strong>the</strong> wrath of God has<br />

begun to be visited upon <strong>the</strong> children of<br />

disobedience. What crimes, what sins, what<br />

iniquitous practices, are being revealed on every<br />

hand! As a people we are to exercise great care in<br />

guarding our children against depraved associates.<br />

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