Testimony Treasures, Volume 1 - Ellen G. White

Such dishonor God, and bring the religion of Christ into disrepute. They
have not true love for God, nor for their companions and children. Their
affections have become morbid. But vain amusements will never correct the
minds of such. They need the transforming influence of the Spirit of God in
order to be happy.
The sympathy which exists between the mind and the body is very great.
When one is affected, the other responds. The condition of the mind has
much to do with the health of the physical system. If the mind is free and
happy, under a consciousness of rightdoing and a sense of satisfaction in
causing happiness to others, it will create a cheerfulness that will react upon
the whole system, causing a freer circulation of the blood and a toning up of
the entire body. The blessing of God is a healer, and those who are abundant
in benefiting others will realize that wondrous blessing in their hearts and
lives.
The religion of the Bible is not detrimental to the health of the body or
of the mind. The influence of the Spirit of God is the very best medicine that
can be received by a sick man or woman. Heaven is all health, and the more
deeply the heavenly influences are realized the more sure will be the
recovery of the believing invalid.
Satan is the originator of disease; and the physician is warring against
his work and power. Sickness of the mind prevails everywhere. Nine tenths
of the diseases from which men suffer have their foundation here. Perhaps
some living home trouble is, like a canker, eating to the very soul and
weakening the life forces. Remorse for sin sometimes undermines the
constitution and unbalances the mind. There are erroneous doctrines also, as
that of an eternally burning hell and the endless torment of the wicked, that,
by giving exaggerated and distorted views of the character of God, have
produced the same result upon sensitive minds. Infidels have made the most
of these unfortunate cases, attributing insanity to religion; but this is a gross
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