Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

Objects Lessons in Health Reform
[Testimonies for the Church 6:112, 113
(1900).] The large gatherings of our people afford
an excellent opportunity of illustrating the
principles of health reform. Some years ago at
these gatherings much was said in regard to health
reform and the benefits of a vegetarian diet; but at
the same time flesh meats were furnished at the
tables in the dining tent, and various unhealthful
articles of food were sold at the provision stand.
Faith without work is dead; and the instruction
upon health reform, denied by practice, did not
make the deepest impression. At later camp
meetings those in charge have educated by practice
as well as by precept. No meat has been furnished
at the dining tent, but fruits, grains, and vegetables
have been supplied in abundance. As visitors ask
questions in regard to the absence of meat, the
reason is plainly stated, that flesh is not the most
healthful food.
As we near the close of time, we must rise
higher and still higher upon the question of health
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