This document contains information on various topics related to health and well-being, including nutrition, exercise, water, sunshine, temperance, air, rest, and trust in divine power. It provides guidance on establishing healthy habits and lifestyles. Several passages discuss the importance of a wife possessing qualities like patience, frugality, care for family, knowledge of home duties, child-rearing and basic medicine. Overall, the document offers a holistic perspective on physical, mental and spiritual health.

1. C) Nature - Earth / C1-052
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2. What is Christ waiting for?
Christ is waiting with longing desire for
the manifestation of Himself in His
church. When the character of Christ
shall be perfectly reproduced in His
people, then He will come to claim
them as His own.
Christ’s Object Lessons 69

3. LAWS OF HEALTH: AS DIVINE
AS THE 10 COMMANDMENTS
“God has formed laws to govern
every part of our constitutions, and
these laws which He has placed in
our being are divine, and for every
transgression there is a fixed penalty,
which sooner or later must be
realized.” Healthful Living, p. 20

4. GGoooodd HHeeaalltthh
“The life of the flesh is in the blood” Leviticus 17:11
Our health depends upon 2 factors:
• the quality of our blood
• the circulation of that blood around
our body

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 Nutrition
 Exercise
Water
Sunshine
Temperance
Air
Rest
Trust In Divine Power

6. Nutrition
““Behold I have given you every herb bbeeaarriinngg sseeeedd,, wwhhiicchh iiss uuppoonn tthhee
ffaaccee ooff aallll tthhee eeaarrtthh,, aanndd eevveerryy ttrreeee......ttoo yyoouu iitt sshhaallll bbee ffoorr mmeeaatt..””
GGeenn.. 11::2299
• Fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds contain
all the elements needed to make good blood.
• Eat a high complex carbohydrate, moderate protein,
and low fat diet.
• Eat a large breakfast, moderate lunch, and a small,
light dinner.
• Chew slowly
• Have regular meal times
• Do not drink with your meal
• Try at least 50% raw foods and no sugar
• Avoid hydrogenated fats and cholesterol.
• Fast occasionally on fresh juices.
NNEW STA
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7. Power of appetite
The controlling power of appetite will
prove the ruin of thousands, when, if they had
conquered on this point, they would have had
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. The continual transgression of man
for six thousand years has brought sickness,
pain, and death as its fruits. And as we near the
close of time, Satan's temptation to indulge
appetite will be more powerful and more
difficult to overcome. CD 59

8. Diet for translation =
Meat should not be placed before our children.
Its influence is to excite and strengthen the lower
passions, and has a tendency to deaden the moral
powers. Grains and fruits prepared free from
grease, and in as natural a condition as
possible, should be the food for the tables of all
who claim to be preparing for translation to
heaven. The less feverish the diet, the more easily
can the passions be controlled. 2T 352

9. NN Exercise
EEW STA
““God put him in the garden of Eden to ddrreessss iitt aanndd ttoo kkeeeepp iitt..”” GGeenneessiiss 22::1155
• The circulation of the blood is increased
• Improves the tone of the muscles and blood
vessels, often reducing blood pressure
• Increases energy-producing oxygen to the muscles
• One of the greatest remedies for stress, will sleep
better and get more work done with less fatigue
• Necessary for the lymphatic system (massage will
also help!)
• Safeguard against colds, coughs, congestion of
the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, etc and more life-threatening
diseases
• Aids in digestion
• Slows down the aging process!
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10. WATER
• Water cleanses internally and externally.
– Internally – 2 litres daily, not with food
• keeps blood fluid to transport nutrients
• regulates temperature - perspiration
• eliminates waste and aids organ function
• lubricates the moving parts - joints, eyes
– Externally
• bathing
– soothes the nerves, promotes perspiration,
and energizes the internal organs
• skin brushing - removes dead cells
• hydrotherapy - hot and cold treatments
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EEW STA
RT
““li For the Lamb…. shall lead them unto livviinngg ffoouunnttaaiinnss ooff wwaatteerrss,,
aanndd GGoodd sshhaallll wwiippee aawwaayy aallll tteeaarrss ffrroomm tthheeiirr eeyyeess..”” RReevv 77::1177

11. SUNSHINE
• Necessary for the growth of all living things
• Helps to restore the sick to health – TB, AIDS
• Lowers blood sugar and blood pressure
• Lowers cholesterol - converts it to vitamin D - which
is essential for calcium metabolism, and can alleviate
arthritis, diabetes, hypertension and eczema
• Increases circulation red/white blood cells -
strengthening the immune system
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EEW STA
RT
““unto you that fear my name shall the SSuunn ooff rriigghhtteeoouussnneessss aarriissee
wwiitthh hheeaalliinngg iinn hhiiss wwiinnggss”” MMaallaacchhii 44::22

12. • Destroys germs on the skin, promotes wound
healing
• Reverses jaundice
• Stimulates the liver to detoxify poisons
• Perspiration - helps to eliminate chemicals
• Calms the nerves and strengthens the mind
• Lack of it causes severe depression
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EEW STA
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SUNSHINE

13. TEMPERANCE
““And every man that striveth for tthhee mmaasstteerryy iiss tteemmppeerraattee iinn
aallll tthhiinnggss..”” 11 CCoorriinntthhiiaannss 99::2255 NN
EEW STA
• True temperance teaches us to dispense
entirely with everything harmful and to use
judiciously that which is healthful. Avoid:
– Stimulating foods - alcohol, tobacco, drugs, tea,
coffee, caffeinated beverages, sugar laden
foods.
– Large combinations of food, grease and fat,
excess salt, and diseased animal foods.
– Strong condiments - mustard, vinegar, spices.
– Eating too frequently and in too large of
quantities overtaxes the system and causes the
blood to become impure.
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14. OPEN AIR
““And God breathed into his nnoossttrriillss tthhee bbrreeaatthh ooff lliiffee;;
aanndd mmaann bbeeccaammee aa lliivviinngg ssoouull..”” GGeenneessiiss 22::77
• Oxygen - The most essential element to
sustain life.
– Blood and cells are dependent upon
oxygen.
– Brain uses 20% of body’s oxygen
• Electrifies the blood, imparts to it a
bright, lively color, and strengthens the
body.
• Soothes the nerves, stimulates appetite,
helps digestion, Invigorates the vital
organs and aids the system in getting rid
of toxins
• Has a decided influence on the mind
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EEW STA
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15. REST
Jesus says: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are hheeaavvyy llaaddeenn,, aanndd II wwiillll
ggiivvee yyoouu rreesstt..”” MMaatttt 1111::2288 NN
EEW STA
• The greatest remedy for being tired is
SLEEP! 8 – 9 hours of it every night –
before midnight !
• Regularity is important – as this helps the
body establish regular bio-rhythms which
reduce cancer risk and normalise hormone
metabolism
• Sleep is the greatest rejuvenator; it restores
strength to muscles, nerves, and brain.
• During sleep the body repairs, heals,
reenergizes, throws toxins off and prepares
for renewed activity, and information
transferred to long-term memory.
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16. NN TRUST in DIVINE POWER
EEW STA
“Keep your wants, your joys, your sorrows,
your cares, and your fears before God...The Lord is
very pitiful and of tender mercy. His heart of love is
touched by our sorrows and even by our utterance
of them. Take to Him everything that perplexes the
mind. Nothing that in any way concerns our peace
is too small for Him to notice. There is no chapter in
our experience too dark for Him to read; there is no
perplexity too difficult for Him to unravel. No
calamity can befall the least of His children, no
anxiety harass the soul, no joy cheer, no sincere
prayer escape the lips, of which our Heavenly
Father is unobservant, or in which He takes no
immediate interest. ‘He healeth the broken in heart,
and bindeth up their wounds.’ Psalm 147:3” Steps to
Christ, p. 100
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17. Are you a cook?
It is a sin to place poorly prepared food on the table,
because the matter of eating concerns the well-being of
the entire system. CD 251
Let not the work of cooking be looked upon as a sort
of slavery. What would become of those in our world if all
who are engaged in cooking should give up their work
with the flimsy excuse that it is not sufficiently dignified?
Cooking may be regarded as less desirable than some
other lines of work, but in reality it is a science in value
above all other sciences. Thus God regards the
preparation of healthful food.…. This talent should be
regarded as equal in value to ten talents; for its right
use has much to do with keeping the human organism in
health. Because so inseparably connected with life and
health, it is the most valuable of all gifts. CD 251

18. Baking bread and sewing…
There are very many girls who have married and
have families who have but little practical knowledge of
the duties devolving upon a wife and mother. They
can read, and play upon an instrument of music; but
they cannot cook. They cannot make good bread,
which is very essential to the health of the family.
They cannot cut and make garments, for they
never learned how. They considered these things
unessential, and in their married life they are as
dependent upon someone to do these things for them as
are their own little children. It is this inexcusable
ignorance in regard to the most needful duties of life
which makes very many unhappy families. 3T 156

19. Domestic duties
They (students) need to become familiar with the
duties of daily life. They should be taught to do their
domestic duties thoroughly and well, with as little
noise and confusion as possible. Everything should be
done decently and in order.
The kitchen and all other parts of the building should
be kept sweet and clean. Books should be laid aside till
their proper season, and no more study should be taken
than can be attended to without neglecting the
household duties. The study of books is not to engross
the mind to the neglect of home duties upon which the
comfort of the family depends. AH 88 - 9

20. Cheerfully and happily take up
these duties
You may never be called to do a work which will bring
you before the public. But all the work we do that is necessary
to be done, be it washing dishes, setting tables, waiting upon
the sick, cooking, or washing, is of moral importance; and
until you can cheerfully and happily take up these duties
you are not fitted for greater and higher duties. The
humble tasks before us are to be taken up by someone; and
those who do them should feel that they are doing a
necessary and honorable work, and that in their mission,
humble though it may be, they are doing the work of God just
as surely as was Gabriel when sent to the prophets. All
are working in their order in their respective spheres. Woman
in her home, doing the simple duties of life that must be done,
can and should exhibit faithfulness, obedience, and love as
sincere as angels in their sphere. Conformity to the will of God
makes any work honorable that must be done. . . . {LHU
268.2}

21. Taking care of children
She should be fully competent to guide and
instruct her children and to direct her servants, or, if
need be, to minister with her own hands to the wants of
her household. It is her right to understand the
mechanism of the human body and the principles of
hygiene, the matters of diet and dress, labor and
recreation, and countless others that intimately concern
the well-being of her household.
It is her right to obtain such a knowledge of the
best methods of treating disease that she can care for
her children in sickness, instead of leaving her precious
treasures in the hands of stranger nurses and
physicians. AH 87 - 8

22. Things to consider
Here are things which should be considered:
• Will the one you marry bring happiness to your home?
• Is [she] an economist, or will she, if married, not only
use all her own earnings, but all of yours to gratify a
vanity, a love of appearance?
• Are her principles correct in this direction?
• Has she anything now to depend upon? . . .
• I know that to the mind of a man infatuated with love and
thoughts of marriage these questions will be brushed
away as though they were of no consequence. But these
things should be duly considered, for they have a
bearing upon your future life. . . .
AH 46

23. Wife care for man’s parents?
In your choice of a wife study her
character. Will she be one who will be patient
and painstaking? Or will she cease to care for
your mother and father at the very time when
they need a strong son to lean upon?
And will she withdraw him from their society
to carry out her plans and to suit her own
pleasure, and leave the father and mother who,
instead of gaining an affectionate daughter,
will have lost a son? AH 46

24. The blessing of a wife
Proverbs 19:14 “…a prudent wife is from
the LORD.”
Prov 31:26 “She openeth her mouth with
wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of
kindness.”
Prov 18:22 “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a
good thing, and obtaineth favour of the
LORD.”

25. Wife
• A Christian – does all to the glory of God
• She can keep a house clean and in order
• She can cook and sew
• She can train her children and has an
understanding of how the body works, and can
treat disease using natural remedies
• Spends money wisely, not to gratify self – how
does she provide for herself now?
• Kind, patient and painstaking
• Gets on well and cares for future in-laws

26. Manifest unselfishness at all times
To love as Christ loved means to manifest
unselfishness at all times and in all places,
by kind words and pleasant looks. These cost
those who give them nothing, but they leave
behind a fragrance that surrounds the soul.
Their effect can never be estimated. Not only are
they a blessing to the receiver, but to the giver;
for they react upon him. Genuine love is a
precious attribute of heavenly origin, which
increases in fragrance in proportion as it is
dispensed to others. LYL 16 - 17