One of the most deplorable effects of the original apostasy was the loss of man’s power of self-control. Only as this power is regained can there be real progress. The body is the only medium through which the mind and the soul are developed for the upbuilding of character. Hence it is that the adversary of souls directs his temptations to the enfeebling and degrading of the physical powers. His success here means the surrender to evil of the whole being. The tendencies of our physical nature, unless under the dominion of a higher power, will surely work ruin and death. {MH 130.1}
The delicate balance that exists between the body and the mind and by extension the character is often overlooked. Wrong principles of health are endorsed to the detriment of the Christian. Unless a decided effort is made in relation to health of the body then no real completion of end time Christian character can be effected.
The Apostle Paul says: “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth ( 3 John 2).” Only through the body, the brain, can spiritual truths be understood. Only through the body can man communicate with God. Prayer, service for God, watching unto prayer and avoiding temptation become decidedly harder with foggy brains clogged by unhealthy foods and overeating.
The Lord “…satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s (Psalms 103:5).” When the relation between spiritual health and physical health is seen then physical and moral vigour will increase. God is calling a remnant, He is finishing the work of the gospel, now is the time to be ready to say “… Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation ( Isaiah 25:9)”
The delicate balance that exists between the body and the mind and by extension the character is often overlooked. Wrong principles of health are endorsed to the detriment of the Christian. Unless a decided effort is made in relation to health of the body then no real completion of end time Christian character can be effected.
The Apostle Paul says: “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth ( 3 John 2).” Only through the body, the brain, can spiritual truths be understood. Only through the body can man communicate with God. Prayer, service for God, watching unto prayer and avoiding temptation become decidedly harder with foggy brains clogged by unhealthy foods and overeating.
The Lord “…satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s (Psalms 103:5).” When the relation between spiritual health and physical health is seen then physical and moral vigour will increase. God is calling a remnant, He is finishing the work of the gospel, now is the time to be ready to say “… Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation ( Isaiah 25:9)”