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Honey, what’s for Honey, what’s for dinner?dinner?

Christ is waiting with longing desire for the manifestation of Himself in His church. When the character of Christ shall be perfectly reproduced in His people, then He will come to claim them as His own.

Christ’s Object Lessons 69

Christ is waiting with longing desire for the manifestation of Himself in His church. When the character of Christ shall be perfectly reproduced in His people, then He will come to claim them as His own.

Christ’s Object Lessons 69

What is Christ waiting for?What is Christ waiting for?

“God has formed laws to govern every part of our constitutions, and these laws which He has placed in our being are divine, and for every transgression there is a fixed penalty, which sooner or later must be realized.” Healthful Living, p. 20

“God has formed laws to govern every part of our constitutions, and these laws which He has placed in our being are divine, and for every transgression there is a fixed penalty, which sooner or later must be realized.” Healthful Living, p. 20

LAWS OF HEALTH: AS DIVINE AS THE 10 COMMANDMENTSLAWS OF HEALTH: AS DIVINE AS THE 10 COMMANDMENTS

Good Health Good Health

“The life of the flesh is in the blood” Leviticus 17:11

Our health depends upon 2 factors:

• the quality of our blood

• the circulation of that blood around our body

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NutritionNutrition

• Fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds contain all the elements needed to make good blood.

• Eat a high complex carbohydrate, moderate protein, and low fat diet.

• Eat a large breakfast, moderate lunch, and a small, light dinner.

• Chew slowly• Have regular meal times• Do not drink with your meal• Try at least 50% raw foods and no sugar• Avoid hydrogenated fats and cholesterol.• Fast occasionally on fresh juices.

• Fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds contain all the elements needed to make good blood.

• Eat a high complex carbohydrate, moderate protein, and low fat diet.

• Eat a large breakfast, moderate lunch, and a small, light dinner.

• Chew slowly• Have regular meal times• Do not drink with your meal• Try at least 50% raw foods and no sugar• Avoid hydrogenated fats and cholesterol.• Fast occasionally on fresh juices.

““Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree...to you it shall be for meat.” face of all the earth, and every tree...to you it shall be for meat.” Gen. 1:29Gen. 1:29

““Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree...to you it shall be for meat.” face of all the earth, and every tree...to you it shall be for meat.” Gen. 1:29Gen. 1:29

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Power of appetite

The controlling power of appetite will prove the ruin of thousands, when, if they had conquered on this point, they would have had moral power to gain the victory over every other temptation of Satan. But those who are slaves to appetite will fail in perfecting Christian character. The continual transgression of man for six thousand years has brought sickness, pain, and death as its fruits. And as we near the close of time, Satan's temptation to indulge appetite will be more powerful and more difficult to overcome. CD 59

Diet for translation = Diet for translation =

Meat should not be placed before our children. Its influence is to excite and strengthen the lower passions, and has a tendency to deaden the moral powers. Grains and fruits prepared free from grease, and in as natural a condition as possible, should be the food for the tables of all who claim to be preparing for translation to heaven. The less feverish the diet, the more easily can the passions be controlled. 2T 352

Meat should not be placed before our children. Its influence is to excite and strengthen the lower passions, and has a tendency to deaden the moral powers. Grains and fruits prepared free from grease, and in as natural a condition as possible, should be the food for the tables of all who claim to be preparing for translation to heaven. The less feverish the diet, the more easily can the passions be controlled. 2T 352

• The circulation of the blood is increased• Improves the tone of the muscles and blood

vessels, often reducing blood pressure• Increases energy-producing oxygen to the muscles• One of the greatest remedies for stress, will sleep

better and get more work done with less fatigue• Necessary for the lymphatic system (massage will

also help!)• Safeguard against colds, coughs, congestion of

the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, etc and more life-threatening diseases

• Aids in digestion• Slows down the aging process!

• The circulation of the blood is increased• Improves the tone of the muscles and blood

vessels, often reducing blood pressure• Increases energy-producing oxygen to the muscles• One of the greatest remedies for stress, will sleep

better and get more work done with less fatigue• Necessary for the lymphatic system (massage will

also help!)• Safeguard against colds, coughs, congestion of

the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, etc and more life-threatening diseases

• Aids in digestion• Slows down the aging process!

““God put him in the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” God put him in the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” Genesis 2:15Genesis 2:15““God put him in the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” God put him in the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” Genesis 2:15Genesis 2:15

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WATERWATER

• Water cleanses internally and externally.– Internally – 2 litres daily, not with food

• keeps blood fluid to transport nutrients• regulates temperature - perspiration• eliminates waste and aids organ function• lubricates the moving parts - joints, eyes

– Externally• bathing

– soothes the nerves, promotes perspiration, and energizes the internal organs

• skin brushing - removes dead cells• hydrotherapy - hot and cold treatments

• Water cleanses internally and externally.– Internally – 2 litres daily, not with food

• keeps blood fluid to transport nutrients• regulates temperature - perspiration• eliminates waste and aids organ function• lubricates the moving parts - joints, eyes

– Externally• bathing

– soothes the nerves, promotes perspiration, and energizes the internal organs

• skin brushing - removes dead cells• hydrotherapy - hot and cold treatments

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““For the Lamb…. shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, For the Lamb…. shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” Rev 7:17and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” Rev 7:17““For the Lamb…. shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, For the Lamb…. shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” Rev 7:17and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” Rev 7:17

SUNSHINESUNSHINE

• Necessary for the growth of all living things

• Helps to restore the sick to health – TB, AIDS

• Lowers blood sugar and blood pressure

• Lowers cholesterol - converts it to vitamin D - which is essential for calcium metabolism, and can alleviate arthritis, diabetes, hypertension and eczema

• Increases circulation & red/white blood cells - strengthening the immune system

• Necessary for the growth of all living things

• Helps to restore the sick to health – TB, AIDS

• Lowers blood sugar and blood pressure

• Lowers cholesterol - converts it to vitamin D - which is essential for calcium metabolism, and can alleviate arthritis, diabetes, hypertension and eczema

• Increases circulation & red/white blood cells - strengthening the immune system

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““unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings” Malachi 4:2with healing in his wings” Malachi 4:2““unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings” Malachi 4:2with healing in his wings” Malachi 4:2

• Destroys germs on the skin, promotes wound healing

• Reverses jaundice

• Stimulates the liver to detoxify poisons

• Perspiration - helps to eliminate chemicals

• Calms the nerves and strengthens the mind

• Lack of it causes severe depression

• Destroys germs on the skin, promotes wound healing

• Reverses jaundice

• Stimulates the liver to detoxify poisons

• Perspiration - helps to eliminate chemicals

• Calms the nerves and strengthens the mind

• Lack of it causes severe depression

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TEMPERANCETEMPERANCE

• True temperance teaches us to dispense entirely with everything harmful and to use judiciously that which is healthful. Avoid:– Stimulating foods - alcohol, tobacco, drugs, tea,

coffee, caffeinated beverages, sugar laden foods.

– Large combinations of food, grease and fat, excess salt, and diseased animal foods.

– Strong condiments - mustard, vinegar, spices.– Eating too frequently and in too large of

quantities overtaxes the system and causes the blood to become impure.

• True temperance teaches us to dispense entirely with everything harmful and to use judiciously that which is healthful. Avoid:– Stimulating foods - alcohol, tobacco, drugs, tea,

coffee, caffeinated beverages, sugar laden foods.

– Large combinations of food, grease and fat, excess salt, and diseased animal foods.

– Strong condiments - mustard, vinegar, spices.– Eating too frequently and in too large of

quantities overtaxes the system and causes the blood to become impure.

““And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.” 1 Corinthians 9:25all things.” 1 Corinthians 9:25““And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.” 1 Corinthians 9:25all things.” 1 Corinthians 9:25

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OPEN AIR OPEN AIR

• Oxygen - The most essential element to sustain life.– Blood and cells are dependent upon

oxygen.– Brain uses 20% of body’s oxygen

• Electrifies the blood, imparts to it a bright, lively color, and strengthens the body.

• Soothes the nerves, stimulates appetite, helps digestion, Invigorates the vital organs and aids the system in getting rid of toxins

• Has a decided influence on the mind

• Oxygen - The most essential element to sustain life.– Blood and cells are dependent upon

oxygen.– Brain uses 20% of body’s oxygen

• Electrifies the blood, imparts to it a bright, lively color, and strengthens the body.

• Soothes the nerves, stimulates appetite, helps digestion, Invigorates the vital organs and aids the system in getting rid of toxins

• Has a decided influence on the mind

““And God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; And God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” and man became a living soul.” Genesis 2:7Genesis 2:7

““And God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; And God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” and man became a living soul.” Genesis 2:7Genesis 2:7

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• The greatest remedy for being tired is SLEEP! 8 – 9 hours of it every night – before midnight !

• Regularity is important – as this helps the body establish regular bio-rhythms which reduce cancer risk and normalise hormone metabolism

• Sleep is the greatest rejuvenator; it restores strength to muscles, nerves, and brain.

• During sleep the body repairs, heals, reenergizes, throws toxins off and prepares for renewed activity, and information transferred to long-term memory.

• The greatest remedy for being tired is SLEEP! 8 – 9 hours of it every night – before midnight !

• Regularity is important – as this helps the body establish regular bio-rhythms which reduce cancer risk and normalise hormone metabolism

• Sleep is the greatest rejuvenator; it restores strength to muscles, nerves, and brain.

• During sleep the body repairs, heals, reenergizes, throws toxins off and prepares for renewed activity, and information transferred to long-term memory.

RESTRESTJesus says: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will Jesus says: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28give you rest.” Matt 11:28Jesus says: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will Jesus says: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28give you rest.” Matt 11:28

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“Keep your wants, your joys, your sorrows, your cares, and your fears before God...The Lord is very pitiful and of tender mercy. His heart of love is touched by our sorrows and even by our utterance of them. Take to Him everything that perplexes the mind. Nothing that in any way concerns our peace is too small for Him to notice. There is no chapter in our experience too dark for Him to read; there is no perplexity too difficult for Him to unravel. No calamity can befall the least of His children, no anxiety harass the soul, no joy cheer, no sincere prayer escape the lips, of which our Heavenly Father is unobservant, or in which He takes no immediate interest. ‘He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.’ Psalm 147:3” Steps to Christ, p. 100

“Keep your wants, your joys, your sorrows, your cares, and your fears before God...The Lord is very pitiful and of tender mercy. His heart of love is touched by our sorrows and even by our utterance of them. Take to Him everything that perplexes the mind. Nothing that in any way concerns our peace is too small for Him to notice. There is no chapter in our experience too dark for Him to read; there is no perplexity too difficult for Him to unravel. No calamity can befall the least of His children, no anxiety harass the soul, no joy cheer, no sincere prayer escape the lips, of which our Heavenly Father is unobservant, or in which He takes no immediate interest. ‘He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.’ Psalm 147:3” Steps to Christ, p. 100

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Are you a cook?

It is a sin to place poorly prepared food on the table, because the matter of eating concerns the well-being of the entire system. CD 251

Let not the work of cooking be looked upon as a sort of slavery. What would become of those in our world if all who are engaged in cooking should give up their work with the flimsy excuse that it is not sufficiently dignified? Cooking may be regarded as less desirable than some other lines of work, but in reality it is a science in value above all other sciences. Thus God regards the preparation of healthful food.…. This talent should be regarded as equal in value to ten talents; for its right use has much to do with keeping the human organism in health. Because so inseparably connected with life and health, it is the most valuable of all gifts. CD 251

Baking bread and sewing…

There are very many girls who have married and have families who have but little practical knowledge of the duties devolving upon a wife and mother. They can read, and play upon an instrument of music; but they cannot cook. They cannot make good bread, which is very essential to the health of the family.

They cannot cut and make garments, for they never learned how. They considered these things unessential, and in their married life they are as dependent upon someone to do these things for them as are their own little children. It is this inexcusable ignorance in regard to the most needful duties of life which makes very many unhappy families. 3T 156

Domestic duties

They (students) need to become familiar with the duties of daily life. They should be taught to do their domestic duties thoroughly and well, with as little noise and confusion as possible. Everything should be done decently and in order.

The kitchen and all other parts of the building should be kept sweet and clean. Books should be laid aside till their proper season, and no more study should be taken than can be attended to without neglecting the household duties. The study of books is not to engross the mind to the neglect of home duties upon which the comfort of the family depends. AH 88 - 9

Cheerfully and happily take up these duties

You may never be called to do a work which will bring you before the public. But all the work we do that is necessary to be done, be it washing dishes, setting tables, waiting upon the sick, cooking, or washing, is of moral importance; and until you can cheerfully and happily take up these duties you are not fitted for greater and higher duties. The humble tasks before us are to be taken up by someone; and those who do them should feel that they are doing a necessary and honorable work, and that in their mission, humble though it may be, they are doing the work of God just as surely as was Gabriel when sent to the prophets. All are working in their order in their respective spheres. Woman in her home, doing the simple duties of life that must be done, can and should exhibit faithfulness, obedience, and love as sincere as angels in their sphere. Conformity to the will of God makes any work honorable that must be done. . . . {LHU 268.2}

Taking care of children

She should be fully competent to guide and instruct her children and to direct her servants, or, if need be, to minister with her own hands to the wants of her household. It is her right to understand the mechanism of the human body and the principles of hygiene, the matters of diet and dress, labor and recreation, and countless others that intimately concern the well-being of her household.

It is her right to obtain such a knowledge of the best methods of treating disease that she can care for her children in sickness, instead of leaving her precious treasures in the hands of stranger nurses and physicians. AH 87 - 8

Things to consider

Here are things which should be considered: • Will the one you marry bring happiness to your home? • Is [she] an economist, or will she, if married, not only

use all her own earnings, but all of yours to gratify a vanity, a love of appearance?

• Are her principles correct in this direction? • Has she anything now to depend upon? . . . • I know that to the mind of a man infatuated with love and

thoughts of marriage these questions will be brushed away as though they were of no consequence. But these things should be duly considered, for they have a bearing upon your future life. . . .

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Wife care for man’s parents?

In your choice of a wife study her character. Will she be one who will be patient and painstaking? Or will she cease to care for your mother and father at the very time when they need a strong son to lean upon?

And will she withdraw him from their society to carry out her plans and to suit her own pleasure, and leave the father and mother who, instead of gaining an affectionate daughter, will have lost a son? AH 46

The blessing of a wife

Proverbs 19:14 “…a prudent wife is from the LORD.”

Prov 31:26 “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”

Prov 18:22 “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”

Wife

• A Christian – does all to the glory of God• She can keep a house clean and in order• She can cook and sew• She can train her children and has an

understanding of how the body works, and can treat disease using natural remedies

• Spends money wisely, not to gratify self – how does she provide for herself now?

• Kind, patient and painstaking• Gets on well and cares for future in-laws

Manifest unselfishness at all times

To love as Christ loved means to manifest unselfishness at all times and in all places, by kind words and pleasant looks. These cost those who give them nothing, but they leave behind a fragrance that surrounds the soul. Their effect can never be estimated. Not only are they a blessing to the receiver, but to the giver; for they react upon him. Genuine love is a precious attribute of heavenly origin, which increases in fragrance in proportion as it is dispensed to others. LYL 16 - 17