Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

accepted unpopular truth. Before he embraced
Christianity, he had occupied an elevated position,
and was not dependent upon his labor for support.
Among the Jews it was customary to teach the
children some trade, however high the position
they were expected to fill, that a reverse of
circumstances might not leave them incapable of
sustaining themselves. In accordance with this
custom, Paul was a tentmaker; and when his means
had been expended to advance the cause of Christ
and for his own support, he resorted to his trade in
order to gain a livelihood.—Testimonies for the
Church 4:408, 409 (1880).
Simplicity in Dress
[Testimonies for the Church 4:628-647 (1875).]
As we see our sisters departing from simplicity in
dress and cultivating a love for the fashions of the
world, we feel troubled. By taking steps in this
direction they are separating themselves from God
and neglecting the inward adorning. They should
not feel at liberty to spend their God-given time in
the unnecessary ornamentation of their clothing.
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