Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

set before all, both patients and helpers. This work
requires moral courage, for while many will profit
by such efforts, others will be offended. But the
true disciple of Christ, he whose mind is in
harmony with the mind of God, while constantly
learning, will be teaching as well, leading the
minds of others upward, away from the prevailing
errors of the world.
The Work of the Church
Much of the prejudice that prevents the truth of
the third angel’s message from reaching the hearts
of the people might be removed if more attention
were given to health reform. When people become
interested in this subject, the way is often prepared
for the entrance of other truths. If they see that we
are intelligent with regard to health, they will be
more ready to believe that we are sound in Bible
doctrines.
This branch of the Lord’s work has not
received due attention, and through this neglect
much has been lost. If the church would manifest a
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