The Health Message IS Salvational

“It is as truly a sin to violate the laws of our being as it is to break the Ten Commandments. To do either is to break God's laws. Those who transgress the law of God in their physical organism, will be inclined to violate the law of God spoken from Sinai.” {CD 17.3} 

Heb. 5:9 – And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; (health message we are not going to have salvation if we violate health laws. We don’t love Jesus if we violate His laws as it is sinning and Jesus says GO and SIN NO MORE!!!

John 14:15 – If you love me keep my commandments.

“In the judgment we shall see how seriously God regards the violation of the laws of health. Then, as we take a retrospective view of our course of action, we shall see what knowledge of God we might have gained, what noble characters we might have formed, if we had taken the Bible as our counselor.”  {CD 40.1} 

“The controlling power of appetite will prove the ruin of thousands, when, if they had conquered on this point, then they would have had the moral power to gain the victory over every other temptation of Satan. But those who are slaves to appetite will fail in perfecting Christian character.”  HL 74.5

“Neither of you have seen the necessity of health reform, but when the plagues of God shall be all around you, you will then see the principles of health reform and strict temperance in all things,--that temperance alone is the foundation of all the graces that come from God, the foundation of all victories to be gained. . . . “

{Te 201.4} 

There are more than 8 laws of health……there are actually 14.

WHERE IS THE LAW OF DRESS????

“They disregard the principles of health by their habits of eating, drinking, DRESSING, and working. Their transgression of nature's laws produces the sure result; and when sickness comes upon them, many do not credit their suffering to the true cause, but murmur against God because of their afflictions. But God is not responsible for the suffering that follows disregard of natural law.”  {MH 234.2} 

Fashion – “The fashionable style of woman's dress is one of the greatest causes of all these terrible diseases.” --H. R. {HL 64.2}

“More die as the result of following fashion than from all other causes.”  --H. R. {HL 64.3} 

Hygiene – “Our sanitariums are established as institutions where patients and helpers may serve God. We desire to encourage as many as possible to act their part individually in living healthfully. We desire to encourage the sick to discard the use of drugs, and to substitute the simple remedies provided by God, as they are found in water, in pure air, in exercise, and in general hygiene.”  {2SAT 289.3} 

Posture – “Among the first things to be aimed at should be a correct position, both in sitting and in standing. God made man upright, and He desires him to possess not only the physical but the mental and moral benefit, the grace and dignity and self-possession, the courage and self-reliance, which an erect bearing so greatly tends to promote. Let the teacher give instruction on this point by example and by precept. Show what a correct position is, and insist that it shall be maintained.”  {Ed 198.3}

Voice – “Be pure in speech. Cultivate a soft and persuasive, not a harsh and dictatorial, tone of voice. Give the children lessons in voice culture. Train their habits of speech, until NO COARSE OR ROUGH WORDS WILL COME SPONTANEOUSLY FROM THEIR LIPS when any trial comes to them.”  {AH 435.4} 

“Voice culture is a subject that has much to do with the health of students. The youth should be taught how to breathe properly and how to read in such a way that no unnatural strain shall come on the throat and lungs, but that the work shall be shared by the abdominal muscles. Speaking from the throat, letting the sound come from the upper part of the vocal organs, impairs the health of these organs and decreases their efficiency. The abdominal muscles are to do the heaviest part of the labor, the throat being used as a channel. Many have died who might have lived had they been taught how to use the voice correctly. The right use of the abdominal muscles in reading and speaking will prove a remedy for many voice and chest difficulties and the means of prolonging life.”  {AH 435.5} 

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Health In The Bible Different Diets In The Bible Over Time

Hosea 4:6: “Educate, Educate, Educate—Because the principles of health and temperance are so important, and are so often misunderstood, neglected, or unknown, we should educate ourselves, that we may not only bring our own lives into harmony with these principles, but teach them to others. The people need to be educated,..”  {Te 169.2}

3 John 2 – God wants us in Health.

Matthew 4:4 – We are to live by every word of God, even dealing with our health.

DIET BEFORE SIN:

• Genesis 1:31 – In the beginning, everything God made was good
• Genesis 1:29 – Herb bearing seed, fruit given to us for meat (food)
• Genesis 1:30 – The green herb of the field was given to the animals

DIET RIGHT AFTER SIN:

• Genesis 3:17-19 – The green herb given to man after sin because of loss of minerals/electrolytes. We are mortal, and must supply ourselves with food that will give proper nourishment to the body. {CD 207.2}

1656 YEARS AFTER SIN:

• Genesis 7:1-3 – Clean vs: Unclean
• Genesis 9:3-4 – Can eat any moving thing (referring to the clean, not the unclean)

MAN STARTED TO DECREASE IN AGE AFTER THE FLOOD:

• Genesis 5:31 – Lamech = youngest to live before the flood
• Genesis 25:7-8 – Abraham was 175 years old when he died

Note: That’s a 600-year difference.

See Genesis 15:13 – Abraham told his people would be a stranger and a servant in a strange land.

DIET GOD TRIED TO GIVE HIS PEOPLE AFTER THEY CAME OUT OF EGYPT:

• Numbers 11:1,4-7,10,13,16,18-20, 33

Note: This was not a part of God’s original plan for His people, but in mercy, He gave it to them (Ezekiel 20:25)

In mercy, we no longer live to 900+ or even 600 years.

HOW MUCH FLESH?

• Proverbs 23:20

Note: Medical Science is showing that a person should not consume more than the circumference size of a person’s palm of their hand -- for your average person, this is approx. 3 oz.

7 MAIN RULES FOR EATING FLESH:

1. Must be clean (Leviticus 11/Deuteronomy 14)

Swine is known for causing high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.

“PORK, ALTHOUGH ONE OF THE MOST COMMON ARTICLES OF DIET, IS ONE OF THE MOST INJURIOUS…God never created the swine to be eaten under any circumstances. It is impossible for the flesh of any living creature to be healthful when filth is its natural element, and when it feeds upon every detestable thing.”  {CTBH 48.1}

“THE TISSUES OF THE SWINE SWARM WITH PARASITES. Of the swine, God said, "It is unclean unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcass.”  This command was given because SWINE'S FLESH IS UNFIT FOR FOOD. Swine are scavengers, and this is the only use they were intended to serve. Never, under any circumstances, was their flesh to be eaten by human beings.”  (CD 392.2)

“The eating of pork has produced scrofula, leprosy, and cancerous humors. Pork eating is still causing the most intense suffering to the human race.”  {CD 393.2}

2.  No Fat (Leviticus 3:17) – Animal fat causes heart disease, diabetes, etc.

Note: But we are to eat the “fat of the land” like avocados, nuts, olives, etc. (Genesis 45:18)

3.  No Blood (Leviticus 3:17) - One of the main culprits of Prostate Cancer is the eating of red meat (bloody)

4.  No Blemish (Leviticus 3:1)

5.  Not strangled (Acts 15:20)

6.  Must be eaten by the third day (Leviticus 19:5-7)

7.  Not Dying of Itself (Deuteronomy 14:21)

Note: Remember!!! If we want health, we have to follow these laws for eating flesh food. If we don’t follow these laws, you won’t have health. And also remember!!! Only 70-80 years is promised to meat eaters. Science has now shown that you can live much longer on a 100% plant-based diet.

See:  1. Meet Your Meat 

                  AND  

          2. Food Inc.

Caution:  When working with the sick, we are not to take everyone off of the meat right away. We can do more harm than good in doing this, especially for those with cancer and/or tumors.

“…The changes from injurious habits of life to those conducive to health, are great and should be made with care, especially if the same habits of labor are continued. It is always best to labor much less at the time of changing to a vegetarian diet and adopting two meals a day.

IS A MAN A TOBACCO USER, A TEA-AND-COFFEE DRINKER, A MEAT EATER, TAKING HIS THREE MEALS?

1.  Let him begin with tobacco and put that away.

2.  Then let him leave off the use of tea and coffee,

3.  eat less meat,

4.  and make his third meal very light.

He will find this a heavy tax upon his system. He may all the time feel worse; but what of that? There is a glorious victory ahead.

5.  Soon he can dispense with flesh-meats altogether

His appetite will become natural, and he can take simple, healthful food with a keen relish.

6.  Next, he leaves off the third meal. As he sleeps, his stomach rests; and in the morning he does not suffer from faintness, as when his stomach was taxed with the third meal. When right habits of diet are established, and the victory over morbid appetite is gained, the morning hours, especially in summer, are the happiest and best.  {1890 JW, BHY 223.4}

 “This meat-eating question needs to be guarded. When one changes from the stimulating diet of meat eating to the fruit-and-vegetable diet, there will always be at first a sense of weakness and of lack of vitality, and many urge this as an argument for the necessity of a meat diet. But this result is the very argument that should be used in discarding a meat diet.”  {CD 291.5}

“The change should not be urged to be made abruptly, especially for those who are taxed with continuous labor. Let the conscience be educated, the will energized, and the change can be made much more readily and willingly.”  {CD 292.1}    

Note: We have to use tact and skill.

“The consumptives who are going steadily down to the grave should not make particular changes in this respect, but care should be exercised to obtain the meat of as healthy animals as can be found.” {CD 292.2}

“Persons with tumors running their life away should not be burdened with the question as to whether they should leave meat eating or not. Be careful to make no stringent resolution in regard to this matter. It will not help the case to force changes but will do injury to the nonmeat-eating principles. Give lectures in the parlor. Educate the mind, but force no one; for such reformation made under a press is worthless....” {CD 292.3}

WHAT ABOUT OTHER DIETS THAT ARE VERY POPULAR TODAY?

• The Atkins Diet? – This diet is high in fats, low in carbs, and a good amount of protein.
• The Paleo Diet? – This diet is heavy on protein, high in fats, and low in carbs.

Q: What does Jesus show us about this in the Bible? What does we serve more of? Protein or Carbs?

A: Matthew 14:15-20 – 5 Loaves of Bread; 2 Fish

Which is more? The complex carbs, not the protein.

Note: Man CANNOT improve on that which Christ has demonstrated to us in His word.

Note: Medical Science has shown that Fat – 10%; Protein – 20%; and Complex Carbohydrates – 70%

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HEALING THE SICK: Pointing Them To Jesus As The Only True Healer And Great Physician

GOD WANTS US IN HEALTH

• 3 John 2

Q: WHAT IS HEALTH?

A: According to the WHO (World Health Organization):

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease

or infirmity. https://www.who.int/about/mission/en/

Q: WHAT DID JESUS DO IN HIS DAY WHEN PEOPLE WERE NOT IN HEALTH?

Matthew 4:23-24

CHRIST IS OUR EXAMPLE ON HOW TO HEAL

• 1 Corinthians 10:11 – All things written in the Bible and those things Jesus did our written for us in the last days.
• Matthew 10:8 – We are commissioned to heal the sick.

“We have come to a time when every member of the church should take hold of medical missionary work. The world is a lazar house filled with victims of both physical and spiritual disease. Everywhere people are perishing for lack of a knowledge of the truths that have been committed to us. The members of the church are in need of an awakening, that they may realize their responsibility to impart these truths. Those who have been enlightened by the truth are to be light bearers to the world. To hide our light at this time is to make a terrible mistake. The message to God’s people today is: “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” {7T 62.1}

WHAT IS A MAIN WAY HE HEALED THE PEOPLE?

• Matthew 8:8,13,16 – Only speak the word and he shall be healed
• Psalms 107:20 – He sent His word and healed them

WHO IS THE WORD?

Revelation 19:13 – Jesus is the Word

Note: When we work with people, we need to point them to Jesus who loves and cares for them and wants to heal all their maladies, whatever they may be

SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE NEED TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN WORKING WITH THE SICK:

“…Sickness of the mind prevails everywhere. Nine tenths of the diseases from which men suffer have their foundation here. Perhaps some living home trouble is, like a canker, eating to the very soul and weakening the life forces. Remorse for sin sometimes undermines the constitution and unbalances the mind…” {5T 443.4}

WHAT WE NEED TO TEACH PEOPLE:

• Isaiah 26:3 – “Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee] (the Word): because he trusteth in thee.”
• Matthew 4:4

GIVE THEM EXCEEDING GREAT AND PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES (2 Peter 1:4)

1. 1 Peter 5:7 – He careth for you.
2. Psalms 50:15 – Call upon Him in the Day of Trouble and He will deliver you. (Matthew 11:28-30)
3. John 6:37 – Anyone that goeth to Jesus will not be cast out.
4. 1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, He will forgive all our sins, no matter what they are.
5. Nehemiah 9:17 – He is ready to pardon.

“In nine cases out of ten the knowledge of a sin-pardoning Saviour would make them better both in mind and body.”  —Testimonies for the Church 5:448. {HL 234.5 }

Many carry a violated conscience, and can be reached only by the principles of bible religion.”  Testimonies for the Church 3:168. {HL 235.1}

“A sore, sick heart, a discouraged mind, needs mild treatment; and it is through tender sympathy that this class of minds can be healed…point them to the all-healing physician. If their minds can be directed to the Burden-Bearer, and they can have faith that he will have an interest in them, the cure of their diseased bodies and minds will be sure.”  —Testimonies for the Church 3:184. {HL 235.2}

WE HAVE TO LEAD ALL THESE PEOPLE TO JESUS:

• John 12:32

GOOD READING FOR THESE PEOPLE:

• 2 Peter 1:2-3 – Grace and peace be multiplied to those who have a knowledge of the Father and
• Jesus (See: Jeremiah 29:11)
• Steps to Christ, pp. 70.2; 99.1; 100.1
• Ministry of Healing, Chapter 5

FOR THOSE CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE

“You say you are tempted to cut the brittle thread of life (she’s talking to someone contemplating suicide); but if you do, then your case is hopeless, for you add the sin of murder to all your other sins. But if you come just as you are, helpless and sin-polluted, and cast yourself at the foot of the cross, poor, miserable, blind, and naked, there is a Saviour to lift you up…if you will now look unto Jesus, you will live.”   {TSB 143.4}

Also see: CH 346.2 (last 2 sentences)

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Grains

Our health message is not to tell people to get off of grains, but to tell them to be sure they cook them for several hours and/or be sure they are not genetically modified.

However, there are some, but not all, who don't do well with grain. Perhaps some grains like Amaranth and Buckwheat are better for some than others.

OUR MESSAGE IS NOT TO TELL PEOPLE TO STAY AWAY FROM GRAINS

“In GRAINS, fruit, vegetables, and nuts are to be found all the food elements that we need...” {CD 363.2}

“The Lord intends to bring His people back to live upon simple fruits, vegetables, and GRAINS… God provided fruit in its natural state for our first parents.” {CD 81.4}

“...The GRAINS, with fruits, nuts, and vegetables, contain all the nutritive properties necessary to make good blood.”  {CD 313.3}

“GRAINS, fruits, nuts, and vegetables constitute the diet chosen for us by our Creator. These foods, prepared in as simple and natural a manner as possible, are the most healthful and nourishing. They impart a strength, a power of endurance, and a vigor of intellect, that are not afforded by a more complex and stimulating diet.”  {CD 363.1}

“GRAINS used for porridge or “mush” should have several hours' cooking...” (MH 301.3) 

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Not all grain is Genetically Modified. By God's grace, you can still get some (about 15%) that is not.

Most people I have assessed who have an intolerance to grain, they are not following the laws of health strictly. They dress incorrectly, don't get enough sunshine, eat between meals, take medication, etc.  All these factors can have an effect on the gut.

Now, if someone who lives 100% by the laws of health is having these issues, then I would say yes, they can't eat the grain.  And I'm sure there are quite a few who suffer from this issue. But once again, we do not have a message that tells people to leave grain alone altogether.

We do, however, urge everyone to make sure their grain is non-GMO. When I went to visit a friend in CA in 2015, I asked Winco if their wheat berries were GMO and they said YES. So be careful where you order your products from.

I do hear that Bob Mills's grains are non-GMO.  There are many who eat grain without having any difficulty.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, HOW YOU DRESS HAS A DIRECT EFFECT ON YOUR GUT.

How? Because improper dressing affects the circulation of the blood, which affects the immune system, and 70% of the immune system is in your GI tract.

ONCE AGAIN, WE DO NOT HAVE A MESSAGE THAT SPEAKS AGAINST THE EATING OF GRAIN.  

Just be certain to buy non-Genetically Modified.

HERE IS A LINK WITH TONS OF ARTICLES SHOWING THAT A GLUTEN-FREE DIET IS NOT HEALTHFUL UNLESS, IN FACT, YOU DO SUFFER FROM SOMETHING LIKE CELIAC DISEASE

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=gluten%20free%20diet%20not%20healthy

HERE IS A QUOTE WHERE THE PROPHET TALKS ABOUT WHEAT IN THE LAST DAYS.

“...The passion to accumulate their possessions and retain their power has grown upon the men of the world. In their selfishness they buy up wheat and goods so that others in their need will have to buy of them; then they charge whatever prices they desire. This is the spirit that is prevailing in the world, and is making the money-hoarder Satan's copartner in robbing the poor. This is keenly felt by the poorer classes, and the devil leads them to do his will in stubbornly resisting the things they can not help. Thus selfishness and violence is exercised by man over his fellow man. The ones who are robbed and injured become exasperated, and violence and wickedness and cruelty are created in the world.”  {PH146 26.1}  

“This Christ declared would be. 'As it was in the days of Noah,' he said, 'so shall it be when the Son of Man shall be revealed. They were eating and drinking, planting and building, marrying and giving in marriage, until the flood came and took them all away.”  {PH146 26.2}  

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ONCE AGAIN, WE DO NOT HAVE A MESSAGE THAT SPEAKS AGAINST THE EATING OF GRAIN.  

Just be certain to buy non-Genetically Modified.

A GLUTEN FREE DIET IS NOT HEALTHFUL UNLESS IN FACT YOU DO SUFFER FROM SOMETHING LIKE CELIAC DISEASE. 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/ditch-the-gluten-improve-your-health

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288406

HERE IS A QUOTE WHERE THE PROPHET TALKS ABOUT WHEAT IN THE LAST DAYS.

“...The passion to accumulate their possessions and retain their power has grown upon the men of the world. In their selfishness they buy up wheat and goods so that others in their need will have to buy of them; then they charge whatever prices they desire. This is the spirit that is prevailing in the world, and is making the money-hoarder Satan's copartner in robbing the poor. This is keenly felt by the poorer classes, and the devil leads them to do his will in stubbornly resisting the things they can not help. Thus selfishness and violence is exercised by man over his fellow man. The ones who are robbed and injured become exasperated, and violence and wickedness and cruelty are created in the world.”  {PH146 26.1}  

“This Christ declared would be. 'As it was in the days of Noah,' he said, 'so shall it be when the Son of Man shall be revealed. They were eating and drinking, planting and building, marrying and giving in marriage, until the flood came and took them all away.”  {PH146 26.2}  

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