"God is not honored when the body is neglected or abused and is thus unfitted for His service. To care for the body by providing for it food that is relishable and strengthening is one of the first duties of the householder. It is far better to have less expensive clothing and furniture than to stint the supply of food. MH 322.1"
"For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s."
This verse emphasizes that we are bought with a price and should glorify God in our bodies, which aligns with the passage's statement that God is not honored when the body is neglected.
"Some householders stint the family table in order to provide expensive entertainment for visitors. This is unwise. In the entertainment of guests there should be greater simplicity. Let the needs of the family have first attention. MH 322.2"
"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."
This verse emphasizes the importance of providing for one's own family, which aligns with the passage's focus on prioritizing the family's needs over extravagant entertainment.
"Unwise economy and artificial customs often prevent the exercise of hospitality where it is needed and would be a blessing. The regular supply of food for our tables should be such that the unexpected guest can be made welcome without burdening the housewife to make extra preparation. MH 322.3"
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
This verse encourages hospitality, which is directly related to the passage's discussion of welcoming unexpected guests without undue burden.