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Signs of the Times, Book 1 - Ellen G. White

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June 15, 1882<br />

"The Fear <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord Tendeth to Life"<br />

"Wisdom's ways are ways <strong>of</strong> pleasantness, and all her paths are peace."<br />

The opinion is widely held, that spirituality and devotion to God are<br />

detrimental to health. While this conclusion is radically false, it is not<br />

without apparent foundation. Many who pr<strong>of</strong>ess to be Christians are ever<br />

walking under a cloud. They seem to think it a virtue to complain <strong>of</strong><br />

depression <strong>of</strong> spirits, great trials, and severe conflicts.<br />

But <strong>the</strong>se persons do not correctly represent <strong>the</strong> religion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bible. So<br />

far from being antagonistic to health and happiness, <strong>the</strong> fear <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord lies<br />

at <strong>the</strong> foundation <strong>of</strong> all real prosperity. "What man is he that desireth life, and<br />

loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy<br />

lips from speaking guile; depart from evil, and do good, seek peace, and<br />

pursue it. The eyes <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord are upon <strong>the</strong> righteous, and his ears are open<br />

unto <strong>the</strong>ir cry. The face <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord is against <strong>the</strong>m that do evil, to cut <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong><br />

remembrance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m from <strong>the</strong> earth. The righteous cry and <strong>the</strong> Lord<br />

heareth, and delivereth <strong>the</strong>m out <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong>ir troubles."<br />

The consciousness <strong>of</strong> right-doing, is <strong>the</strong> best medicine for diseased<br />

bodies and minds. He who is at peace with God has secured <strong>the</strong> most<br />

important requisite to health. The blessing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord is life to <strong>the</strong> receiver.<br />

The assurance that <strong>the</strong> eye <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord is upon us, and his ear open to our<br />

prayer, is a never-failing source <strong>of</strong> satisfaction. To know that we have an allwise<br />

friend, to whom we can confide all <strong>the</strong> secrets <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> soul, is a privilege<br />

which words can never express.<br />

The gloom and despondency supposed to be caused by obedience to<br />

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