Our ministers should become intelligent on health reform. They need to become acquainted with
physiology and hygiene; they should understand the laws that govern physical life, and their bearing
upon the health of mind and soul.
Thousands upon thousands know little of the wonderful body God has given them or of the care it
should receive; and they consider it of more importance to study subjects of far less consequence.
The ministers have a work to do here. When they take a right position on this subject, much will be
gained. In their own lives and homes they should obey the laws of life, practicing right principles
and living healthfully. Then they will be able to speak correctly on this subject, leading the people
higher and still higher in the work of reform. Living in the light themselves, they can bear a
message of great value to those who are in need of just such a testimony.
There are precious blessings and a rich experience to be gained if ministers will combine the
presentation of the health question with all their labors in the churches. The people must have the
light on health reform. This work has been neglected, and many are ready to die because they need
the light which they ought to have and must have before they will give up selfish indulgence.
The presidents of our conferences need to realize that it is high time they were placing themselves
on the right side of this question. Ministers and teachers are to give to others the light they have
received. Their work in every line is needed. God will help them; He will strengthen His servants
who stand firmly, and will not be swayed from truth and righteousness in order to accommodate
self-indulgence.
The work of educating in medical missionary lines is an advance step of great importance in
awakening men and women to their moral responsibilities. Had the ministers taken hold of this
work in its various departments in accordance with the light which God has given, there would have
been a most decided reformation in eating, drinking, and dressing. …