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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 23, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 8.

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Fragments on Health

By H. E. Sawyer-Hopkins

H. E. SAWYER-HOPKINS
“One of the greatest temptations we have to meet is upon the appetite.”
“Appetite and passion are overcoming thousands of Christ’s professed followers.”
“Those who are slaves to appetite will fail of perfecting Christian characters.”
“Alexander fell through the indulgence of appetite. Daniel and his companions formed temperate habits, which enabled them in the fear of God to make wise decisions.”
“Continual transgression for over six thousand years has brought sickness, pain, and death as its fruit; and as we draw near the close of time, Satan’s temptations to indulge appetite will be more powerful and more difficult to resist.”
“God has bountifully provided for the sustenance and happiness of all his creatures; but in order for us to enjoy the natural appetite, which will preserve health and prolong life, he restricts the appetite. He says, Beware, restrain, deny, unnatural appetite.”
If we saw a valuable treasure within our reach, would we not deem it of the utmost importance to do all within our power to secure it? Health is a treasure more precious than jewels. It is the first thing to be considered in our search for happiness in this life; without it we can not even render acceptable service to our Creator.
“Had the Israelites obeyed the instruction they received, and profited by their advantages, they would have been the world’s object-lesson of health and prosperity. Above any other people, they would have possessed physical strength and vigor of intellect. They would have been the mightiest nation on the earth.”
It is very easy to see that when the Lord’s plan is followed, great blessings are in store for his people.