Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

formation of correct habits. None will be placed
beyond the reach of temptation; for in every
character there are weak points that are in danger
when assailed.... All should feel the necessity of
keeping the moral nature braced by constant
watchfulness. Like faithful sentinels, they should
guard the citadel of the soul, never feeling that they
may relax their vigilance for a moment. In earnest
prayer and living faith is their only safety.
Those who begin to be careless of their steps
will find that before they are aware of it, their feet
are entangled in a web from which it is impossible
for them to extricate themselves. It should be a
fixed principle with all to be truthful and honest.
Whether they are rich or poor, whether they have
friends or are left alone, come what will, they
should resolve in the strength of God that no
influence shall lead them to commit the least
wrong act. One and all should realize that upon
them, individually, depends in a measure the
prosperity of the sanitarium.
Steadfastness
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