Health Principles (Part 7) “Without a knowledge of health principles, no one is fitted for life’s responsibilities.” Chapter 21—Hygiene Among the Israelites In the teaching that God gave to Israel, the preservation of health received careful attention. The people who had come from slavery with the uncleanly and unhealthful habits which it engenders, were subjectedContinue reading “The Ministry of Healing”
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Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 8
“Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?”—Matthew 19:3. Among the Jews a man was permitted to put away his wife for the most trivial offenses, and the woman was then at liberty to marry again. This practice led to great wretchedness and sin. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus declaredContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 8”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law
“I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.”—Matthew 5:17. It was Christ who, amid thunder and flame, had proclaimed the law upon Mount Sinai. The glory of God, like devouring fire, rested upon its summit, and the mountain quaked at the presence of the Lord. The hosts of Israel, lying prostrate upon the earth,Continue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 5
“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”—Matthew 5:7. The heart of man is by nature cold and dark and unloving; whenever one manifests a spirit of mercy and forgiveness, he does it not of himself, but through the influence of the divine Spirit moving upon his heart. “We love, because He first loved us.” 1Continue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 5”
The Pearl
Do you frequently sacrifice for someone you love? Afterward, however, just as often as you do, do they complain and ask where is the evidence of your love? Do you see yourself seeming helplessly doing wrong again and again? Afterward, however, do you find yourself blaming someone else for your actions? Do you wonder whereContinue reading “The Pearl”
Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 1
Nature and revelation alike testify of God’s love. Our Father in heaven is the source of life, of wisdom, and of joy. Look at the wonderful and beautiful things of nature. Think of their marvelous adaptation to the needs and happiness, not only of man, but of all living creatures. The sunshine and the rain,Continue reading “Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 1”
The Great Controversy: The Controversy Ended—Chapter 42, Part 2
In the presence of the assembled inhabitants of earth and heaven the final coronation of the Son of God takes place. And now, invested with supreme majesty and power, the King of kings pronounces sentence upon the rebels against His government and executes justice upon those who have transgressed His law and oppressed His people.Continue reading “The Great Controversy: The Controversy Ended—Chapter 42, Part 2”