Health Reform and Diet in the Last Days

Yes, the care of our health and the adoption of a correct diet are of vital importance for everyone living in these final days of earth's history1888 1745.5+1. God has provided clear light on health reform to prepare a people to stand through the solemn events preceding the second coming of Christ8T 153.2+1.

The Purpose of Health Reform

Health reform is not an end in itself, but a means to help us regain a sinless state and achieve a moral fitness for immortality3TT 138.2+1. Our physical habits have a direct influence on our spiritual experiences and our ability to discern sacred truthsCH 566.4+1.

• Clearer Mind: A proper diet prevents the brain from being beclouded, allowing us to better understand the gospel and the atonement6MR 309.3+1.

• Spiritual Vitality: When we dedicate our bodies to God, His power is revealed in us in a remarkable way1888 1745.5.

• Preparation for the Crisis: As we near the final crisis, simplicity in diet and godliness in influence are essential markers of God’s remnant peopleSpM 432.1+1.

Biblical Principles for Eating

The original diet given by the Creator consisted of grains, fruits, and nuts Genesis 1:29Te 160.1. While meat was permitted after the flood due to the destruction of vegetation, it was never the ideal food for humanityHL 98.4. In these last days, we are called to return to that original plan for the following reasons:

• Disease in Animals: Disease in the animal creation is increasing rapidly, making the use of meat, and eventually milk and eggs, unsafe3TT 138.2+1.

• Self-Control: True temperance involves dispensing with everything hurtful and using judiciously that which is healthfulPP 562.1.

• Glory to God: Every act of eating and drinking should be done to the glory of God 1 Corinthians 10:31.

A Progressive Reform

Change should be made carefully and with common senseWM 130.1+1.

• Step-by-Step: The reform in diet should be progressive, allowing the system time to adjust without being overwhelmedBDOC 9.34+1.

• Avoid Extremes: We must avoid a meager or impoverished diet that fails to nourish the body, as this brings the health reform into disrepute9T 162.2+1.

• Palatable Food: It is essential to learn how to prepare simple, wholesome food in an appetizing and flavorful manner2T 537.3+1.

Spiritual Responsibility

We are accountable for every ray of light we receive regarding our physical well-being20MR 8.4. Our bodies are the property of God, bought with a great price, and we are called to present them as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to Him Romans 12:120MR 8.4. Ignoring the laws of nature while asking for God's blessing is not His way of working; faith and works must go together20MR 7.1.

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" 1 Corinthians 10:31.