BY H. STEARNS, M. D.
1. WHAT is the health reform?
The health reform, I was shown, is a part of the Third Angel’s Message, and is just as closely connected with it as are the arm and hand with the human body.— Vol.1, p. 486.
2. From what source is it derived?
I was shown that our Heavenly Father has bestowed upon us the great blessing of light upon the health reform, that we may obey the claims which he has upon us, and glorify him in our bodies and spirits which are his, and finally stand without fault before the throne of God. —Id,:
3. Why has this special light been given?
God’s people are not prepared for the loud cry of the Third Angel… In order to be fitted for translation, the people of God must know themselves. There are but few as yet who are aroused sufficiently to understand how much their habits of diet have to do with their health, their character, their usefulness in this world, and their eternal destiny. —id.
4. Where is the proper place for health reform ?
Its place is among those subjects which set forth the preparatory work to meet the events brought to view by the message. Among these it is prominent.—Id., p. 559.
5. Is ignorance on this subject any excuse for us now?
Ignorance is no excuse now for the transgression of law. The light shines clearly, and none need be ignorant; for the great God himself is man’s instructor. — Vol. 3, p. 162.
6. What is our duty in regard to this subject?
All are bound by the most sacred obligations to God, to heed the sound philosophy and genuine experience which he is now giving them in regard to the health reform.—Id.
7. Is it designed that this subject should be agitated?
He designs that the great subject of health reform should be agitated, and the public mind deeply stirred to investigate. —Id.
8. What should be the first study of our lives?
To keep the body in a healthy condition, to develop its strength that every part of the living machinery may act harmoniously, should be the first study of our life.—.Id., p. 486.
9. Why is it that our people are constantly retrograding on health reform?
Satan sees that he cannot have such a controlling power over them as he could if appetite were indulged. Under the influence of unhealthful food, the conscience becomes stupefied, the mind becomes darkened, and its susceptibility to impressions is blunted.—Id., p. 569.
10. What is the duty of the ministers in regard to health reform?
One important part of the work of the ministry is to faithfully present to the people the health reform as it stands connected with the Third Angel’s Message, as a part and parcel of the same work. — Vol. 1, p. 469.
11. Can we expect the outpouring of God’s Spirit unless we first do our part?
The “refreshing,” or power of God, comes only on those who have prepared themselves for it, by doing the work which God bids them, namely, cleansing themselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and perfecting holiness in the fear of God.— Vol. 1, p. 619.
The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald July 5, 1887