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Gospel workers should be able also to give instruction in the principles of healthful living. There is sickness everywhere, and most of it might be prevented by attention to the laws of health. The people need to see the bearing of health principles upon their well-being, both for this life and for the life to come. They need to be awakened to their responsibility for the human habitation fitted up by their Creator as His dwelling place, and over which He desires them to be faithful stewards. They need to be impressed with the truth conveyed in the words of Holy Writ:

Most sickness is preventable through attention to the laws of health, and people bear responsibility as stewards of their bodies. Contains an empirical assertion regarding the preventability of most sickness through health habits.

“Ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” 2 Corinthians 6:16 .

The human body is described in scripture as a temple in which God dwells. This is a direct scriptural quotation used for spiritual instruction and reflection.

Thousands need and would gladly receive instruction concerning the simple methods of treating the sick— methods that are taking the place of the use of poisonous drugs. There is great need of instruction in regard to dietetic reform. Wrong habits of eating and the use of unhealthful food are in no small degree responsible for the intemperance and crime and wretchedness that curse the world.

Dietary reform and simple methods of treating the sick are needed, and wrong eating habits contribute to intemperance and crime. Combines a preference for simple treatments over drugs with a specific etiological claim linking diet to social ills.

In teaching health principles, keep before the mind the great object of reform—that its purpose is to secure the highest development of body and mind and soul. Show that the laws of nature, being the laws of God, are designed for our good; that obedience to them promotes happiness in this life, and aids in the preparation for the life to come.

Health reform aims to develop body, mind, and soul, aligning with divine laws designed for human good and happiness. The passage outlines the overarching spiritual and holistic purpose of health reform as teaching divine laws.