Because she asked God to keep her humble.
This quote tells why Ellen G. White was sick.
“If we are the servants of Christ, we must fight against the
evils of this degenerate age. While lawlessness of all kinds is sweeping over
our world like a flood, we must take a decided stand on the requirements of the
Bible, or we shall be swept away into moral and physical ruin. We must have
moral strength to place ourselves, with firm determination, in opposition to
the iniquity that abounds, or we shall be overcome. It is our privilege to understand the
laws of this wonderful structure, the human habitation, that God has given us.
Mind and body should be preserved in the best possible state of health that we
may take up our work in the world. I know that much can be done toward building up a good
condition of health. I have had five shocks of paralysis, and God, in his
mercy, has raised me up, to take my place in the work he has given me to do,
and to try to benefit others by my experience. Light was given me, and I saw the reason
for my feeble health. I was
astonished that I had so long remained in ignorance in regard to the laws of
life. My
habits were out of harmony with the conditions that are necessary to health.
My food
had not been of a proper kind to give vitality and strength to the system. It
was highly seasoned and stimulating rather than nutritious. The physicians said that I might die at any time, and I resolved that if I died, I would die in
attempting to correct my injurious habits of life. I resolved to place myself on a platform of strictest
temperance. I did not
use tea or coffee or any kind of intoxicating wine or liquor, so I did not have
these habits to overcome; but I had used flesh and spices, eating hearty meals three times a day. I had to
educate myself to enjoy the simple, healthful grains and fruits that God has
provided for the wants of man. But I found that all the sacrifice I had to make
was doubly repaid in renewed health of body and mind. I had used pepper and mustard in my
diet; BUT THESE SHOULD NOT BE PUT INTO THE
HUMAN STOMACH. The delicate
membrane becomes inflamed, the healthy tone of the stomach is lowered, and the
appetite is perverted, the taste loses its discernment, and the delicious
flavors of grains, vegetables, and fruits become insipid and unpalatable.” {ST, February 17, 1888 par. 5}
We cannot be too often reminded that health does not depend on chance. It is a
result of obedience to law. This is recognized by the
contestants in athletic games and trials of strength. These men make the most
careful preparation. They submit to thorough training and strict discipline.
Every physical habit is carefully regulated. They know that neglect,
excess, or carelessness, which
weakens or cripples any organ or function of the body, would ensure defeat. {MH 128.2}
People say their dad, mom, aunt, brother, sister, cousin
etc. lived to be 90 and ate meat, smoked, drank etc. but look at this quote!
“Those who use
tea, coffee, opium, and alcohol, may sometimes live to an old age, but this fact is no argument in favor of the use of these
stimulants. What these persons might have accomplished, but failed to do
because of their intemperate habits, the great day of God alone will reveal.” {CD 421.6}
Only 10% live to where they should…90% die early!!!
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