Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

How much better might it be employed in
searching the Scriptures, thus obtaining a thorough
knowledge of the prophecies and of the practical
lessons of Christ.
As Christians, we ought not to engage in any
employment upon which we cannot
conscientiously ask the blessing of the Lord. Do
you, my sisters, in the needless work you put upon
your garments, feel a clear conscience? Can you,
while perplexing the mind over ruffles and bows
and ribbons, be uplifting the soul to God in prayer
that He will bless your efforts? The time spent in
this way might be devoted to doing good to others
and to cultivating your own minds.
Many of our sisters are persons of good ability,
and if their talents were used to the glory of God,
they would be successful in winning many souls to
Christ....
Especially should the wives of our ministers be
careful not to depart from the plain teachings of the
Bible on the point of dress. Many look upon these
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