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Ellen White's writings offer specific guidance on preparing food and cooking on the Sabbath. She emphasizes the importance of preparation before the Sabbath begins. She stated that those who "neglect to prepare for the Sabbath on the sixth day, and who cook food upon the Sabbath, violate the fourth commandment, and are transgressors of God's law" (3SG 253.2). She also notes that God required the children of Israel to "bake that which they would bake, and seethe (that is, boil,) that which they would seethe, on the sixth day, preparatory to the rest of the Sabbath" (1SP 225.2). This indicates that Friday should be used as a preparation day for cooking. She further explains that "when the Lord said, “Tomorrow is the rest of the holy Sabbath; bake that which ye will bake today, and seethe that which ye will seethe,” He means that Friday shall be our preparation day, in which we are to do all our cooking" (13MR 294.1). However, Ellen White also makes an exception for those who are sick or suffering, stating that "the sick and suffering require care and attention upon the Sabbath, as well as upon the other six days of the week; and it may be necessary for their comfort to prepare warm food and drinks upon the Sabbath. In such instances, it is no violation of the fourth commandment to make them as comfortable as possible" (1SP 226.1). This shows God's compassion and understanding of human needs. In summary, while cooking on the Sabbath is generally discouraged, it is permissible to provide care for the sick and suffering. The main principle is to prepare in advance and keep the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship.

Ellen White's writings address the topic of cooking on the Sabbath, particularly in the context of institutions. She emphasizes the importance of Sabbath observance as a sign of being on the Lord's side. Ellen White highlights the importance of preparing food before the Sabbath. She states that God required the children of Israel to "bake that which they would bake, and seethe (that is, boil,) that which they would seethe on the sixth day, preparatory to the rest of the Sabbath" (1SP 225.2). She also notes that those who "neglect to prepare for the Sabbath on the sixth day, and who cook food upon the Sabbath, violate the fourth commandment, and are transgressors of God's law" (3SG 253.2). This suggests that cooking should be done before the Sabbath begins. However, she also acknowledges the need for welfare ministry and works of mercy on the Sabbath. According to the fourth commandment, "the Sabbath was dedicated to rest and religious worship... but works of mercy and benevolence were in accordance with the purpose of the Lord" (WM 77.1). This could imply that providing food for students could be seen as a work of necessity, depending on the circumstances. She also mentions that cooking may be planned to give workers more advantages and that their duties should be made as light as possible on the Sabbath (8MR 376.1). Ultimately, the decision of whether it is appropriate to cook for students in institutions on the Sabbath would depend on balancing the need for Sabbath rest and the principles of welfare ministry.

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