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Ellen G. White spoke strongly against the use of coffee, describing it as a harmful stimulant with negative effects on the mind, body, and spiritual life. Here are key points from her writings, with direct annotation references: - Coffee is described as a "hurtful indulgence" that temporarily excites the mind but leads to exhaustion, prostration, and a lessening of mental, moral, and physical powers. She warns that continued use can permanently reduce brain activity (CTBH 34.4). - Both tea and coffee are said to be "highly injurious," with coffee specifically noted to "benumb the brain" (Testimonies for the Church 4:365; HL 107). - The stimulating effect of coffee is called "false strength," as it excites the nerves and gives only short-lived energy, followed by exhaustion and prostration (Testimonies for the Church 2:65; HL 201.1). - Ellen White compares the difficulty of breaking the coffee habit to that of overcoming alcohol addiction, and she states that money spent on coffee is "worse than wasted" (CTBH 34.5). - She links coffee use to negative physical signs, such as sallow, lifeless skin, and a lack of the "glow of health" (HL 108.1; 2T 64.1). - White places coffee in the same category as tea, tobacco, and alcohol, recommending total abstinence: "touch not, taste not, handle not" (MH 335.3). - She also notes that coffee does not nourish the system, and the apparent strength it gives is only nervous excitement, followed by languor and debility (MH 326.2). In summary, Ellen G. White consistently counseled against the use of coffee, viewing it as a harmful stimulant with no health benefits and many dangers to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. References: - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (CTBH), pp. 31-35. - White, E. G. (1870). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 65; Vol. 3, p. 487; Vol. 4, p. 365. - White, E. G. (1897). Healthful Living (HL), pp. 107-108, 201. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing (MH), pp. 326, 335. - White, E. G. (1892). Steps to Christ (SL), p. 32. - White, E. G. (1870). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 64. - White, E. G. (1908). Historical Sketches (HS), p. 199. If you need the full text of any specific reference, let me know!

Ellen G. White describes several negative spiritual effects of caffeine (specifically from coffee and tea) in her writings. Here are the key points, with direct annotation references: - Caffeine (from coffee and tea) excites the nervous system and temporarily invigorates the intellect and imagination, but this is followed by exhaustion, prostration, and a lessening of mental, moral, and physical powers (Testimonies for the Church 3:487; HL 107.3; MH 326). - The use of these stimulants is said to cause restlessness, impatience, and mental feebleness, which become "a warring element, antagonizing to spiritual progress" (CTBH 34.4). - Ellen White states that those who indulge in tea and coffee "cannot appreciate the value of spiritual things. Their sensibilities are blunted, and sin does not appear very sinful, and truth is not regarded of greater value than earthly treasure" (4aSG 128.2). - She also notes that when habitual users of tea, coffee, tobacco, or alcohol are deprived of these substances, they "find it impossible to engage with interest and zeal in the worship of God. Divine grace seems powerless to enliven or spiritualize their prayers or their testimonies" (SL 32.3). - The after-effect of caffeine is not only mental and physical prostration, but also moral. This can result in a hasty, impatient, and accusing spirit, and an inability to discern one's own defects (CTBH 35.3). - The use of these stimulants is seen as incompatible with presenting one's body as a "living sacrifice" to God, as required in Romans 12:1 (2T 65.2). In summary, Ellen G. White taught that caffeine use (from coffee and tea) blunts spiritual sensitivity, hinders spiritual progress, and makes it difficult to appreciate spiritual truths or engage meaningfully in worship. References: - White, E. G. (1875). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 3, p. 487. - White, E. G. (1897). Healthful Living (HL), p. 107.3. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing (MH), p. 326. - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (CTBH), pp. 34.4, 35.3. - White, E. G. (1864). Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 4a, p. 128.2. - White, E. G. (1892). Steps to Christ (SL), p. 32.3. - White, E. G. (1870). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 65.2. If you would like the full text of any specific reference, let me know!

Ellen G. White taught that among those who are waiting for the Second Coming of Christ, meat-eating will eventually be given up. She wrote: - "Among those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord, meat-eating will eventually be done away; flesh will cease to form a part of their diet. We should ever keep this end in view, and endeavor to work steadily toward it. I cannot think that in the practice of flesh-eating we are in harmony with the light which God has been pleased to give us." (CTBH 119.1) She did not say that it is an absolute requirement right now for all believers to stop eating meat, but she strongly counseled that God's people should move toward a plant-based diet, especially as the end approaches. She also warned that meat-eating has negative effects on health, intellect, and moral sensibility, and that it is not in harmony with God's original plan. - "Will the people who are preparing to become holy, pure, and refined, that they may be introduced into the society of heavenly angels, continue to take the life of God's creatures and subsist on their flesh and enjoy it as a luxury? From what the Lord has shown me, this order of things will be changed, and God's peculiar people will exercise temperance in all things." (2T 63.3) In summary: Ellen G. White taught that those preparing for the Second Coming should move away from eating meat, and that eventually, among those waiting for Christ, meat-eating will be abandoned. However, she recognized this as a process and encouraged steady progress toward this ideal. If you would like the full text of any specific reference, let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (CTBH), p. 119.1. - White, E. G. (1870). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 63.3.

Here are some quotes from Ellen G. White that reference the creation of man as described in Genesis 2:7. * "After the earth was created, and the beasts upon it, the Father and Son carried out their purpose, which was designed before the fall of Satan, to make man in their own image. They had wrought together in the creation of the earth and every living thing upon it. And now God says to his Son, 'Let us make man in our image.' As Adam came forth from the hand of his Creator, he was of noble height, and of beautiful symmetry. He was more than twice as tall as men now living upon the earth, and was well proportioned. His features were perfect and beautiful. His complexion was neither white, nor sallow, but ruddy, glowing with the rich tint of health." (3SG 33.2) * "Adam was driven out from that beautiful garden to till the earth from whence he came. And God guarded the tree of life with flaming swords which turned every way, lest man should eat of it and perpetuate a life of sin." (3SG 45.3) * In the context of the curse, the origin of man is referenced: "thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” Genesis 3:17-19." (Ed 26.1) * "The creation was now complete. 'The heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.' 'And God saw everything that He had made, and, behold, it was very good.' Eden bloomed on earth. Adam and Eve had free access to the tree of life. No taint of sin or shadow of death marred the fair creation. 'The morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy.' Job 38:7." (PP 47.1)

Here are quotes from Ellen G. White that reference John 20:22: * "And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” He was near to them in the Spirit." (14MR 260.2) * "Before the disciples could fulfill their official duties in connection with the church, Christ breathed His Spirit upon them. He was committing to them a most sacred trust, and He desired to impress them with the fact that without the Holy Spirit this work could not be accomplished." (AA 50.2) * "The Holy Spirit was not yet fully manifested, for Christ had not yet been glorified. The more abundant impartation of the Spirit did not take place till after Christ’s ascension. Not until this was received could the disciples fulfill the commission to preach the gospel to the world. But the Spirit was now given for a special purpose. Before the disciples could fulfill their official duties in connection with the church, Christ breathed His Spirit upon them." (DA 805.2) * "After His resurrection He appeared to His disciples and “breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” John 20:22. The same day He returned to the Father." (DA 234.3)

Ellen White provided extensive counsel on diet, warning against several specific foods and eating habits that she believed were detrimental to physical, mental, and spiritual health. Beyond her well-known warnings against meat and stimulants like coffee, she specifically cautioned against the use of swine's flesh, butter, and the excessive use of sugar and salt. She wrote that "swine's flesh was prohibited by Jesus Christ" (16MR 173) and noted that "butter and the eating largely of flesh meats is not the best for physical and mental health" (16MR 173). In her writings, she emphasized that the way we combine foods is just as important as the foods themselves. She warned against eating a "great variety of foods at one meal" (TSDF 17), explaining that "when fruit and bread, together with a variety of other foods that do not agree, are crowded into the stomach at one meal, what can we expect but that a disturbance will be created?" (HL 81.4). This war in the stomachoften results from eating too many different kinds of food at once or eating too hurriedly, which she claimed could "confuse the brain" and lead to inefficiency in labor (CD 111.1). Regarding seasonings and sweeteners, Ellen White advocated for a "very sparing use of both sugar and salt" (CD 497.3). She was particularly concerned about replacing meat with high amounts of sugar, stating that a "change from the simplest kinds of flesh meats, to an abundant use of sugar, is going from 'bad to worse'" (CD 497.3). While she encouraged reform, she also cautioned against taking "extreme positions" regarding salt, sugar, and milk that could be "detrimental to health" and harmful to the progress of health reform (CD 496.3). For practical application, she encouraged the use of "wholesome, simple foods made from grains, vegetables, nuts, milk, cream, and eggs" (CCh 20.6). She believed that God would give His people "skill and wisdom" to use the natural productions of their own countries to prepare nutritious meals that could take the place of meat (3TT 132.2). In summary, Ellen White’s warnings extended to swine's flesh, butter, excessive sugar and salt, and the practice of mixing too many different types of food in a single meal. Her goal was to lead people toward a simple, nutritious diet that supports both physical vigor and mental clarity. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the proper way to combine fruits and vegetables? • How did she describe the relationship between a healthy diet and a clear mind? • What specific advice did she give regarding the use of milk and eggs in the diet? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=what+are+other+foods+that+Mrs.+White+warns+against)