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%k-f /glealth is a treasure. Of all our pos-
~V~sessions it is the most precious.
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Pg$-Uk Wealth, learning, and honor are
dearly purchased at the loss of vigor and
health. None of these can secure happiness if
health is lacking.
It is possible to be as vital and alive at 61
as at 16. We can arise each morning with re-
newedvigor and strength,bubblingover with
enthusiasmand energy.Wecan enjoyeach day
to its fullest. This is not done with a magic
potion or some will-o'-the-wisp fountain of
youth, but is possiblethroughcarefullyapply-
ingthe simple basic principlesthat we will be
a
studying. As you come to understand them
more clearly,the challenge will be to decide II
how to put them to work effectively.Each dis-
covery becomes a key that opens a treasure
chest full of the riches of life.
Some people think that health is like a
game of chance-that "when your number
comes up" you will die. Others conceive of
length of life as preordained-"when the fin-
gerof Fatepoints at you" life is over.But sci- future. Even smokingtwo packs of cigarettes ease, and does it well when not hindered by
ence demonstrates,and the Bible teaches,that a daydoesn't causelung canceror emphysema unhealthy lifestyle habits. Practice what is
no finger of Fatepoints at us. If I contractlung in one week. Toooften this lack of immediate good and avoid what is harmful; give your
cancer as the result of smoking cigarettes { effects causesus to concludethat thereare no body every advantagein its endeavor to stay
can't blame it on Fate-inhaling the 29-plus effects,and we end up living for today at the healthy and well.
poisons in cigarette smoke killed me. If I in- expenseof tomorrow. Nature,unhindered does her work wisely
dulgeoften infat-richfoods,it's FATnot FATE The more scientific evidence that comes and well. Those who persevere in obedience
that clogged my arteries. in, the more indicationthere is that we bring to her laws will reap the rewards in health of
Welive in an orderly universethat is sub- many of our diseases upon ourselves. To a mind and bodyA
ject to the law of causeand effect.If you throw large degree sickness and diseaseare caused
a stone off a cliff the law of gravitywill make by poor health habits. We could live much
it fall. If you stand in the rain you will get longer if our lifestyles did not lead to life-
wet. When the key is turned in the ignition shorteningillnesses.Wenow know that heart
the car will start.If it does not, there is a rea- disease,cancer,and strokeare largelyprevent-
son. This law is also true of our health. It is able. Habits such as smoking, drinking, and
sometimeshardto see the cause and effectre- overindulging in high-fat high-cholesterol
lationshipbetween the lawsof health and the foods bring us to the grave before our time.
consequencesof disregarding them, simply "Whatsoevera man soweth that shall he
becausethe effectsare not immediate.But the also reap." (Galatians6..7).
dayof reckoningwill come.The decisionsand Learn to cooperatewith your body. It has
actions of today havea serious impact on the been endowedwith the capacityto resist dis-
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systemto handle, and takes fourto five hours mg oma dietof excess: Salt We eat 10-20times more saltthan
to leave the stomach. It should comprise no h protein,toomuch cho- is needed. It contributes prommentlytobigfl
more than 25 percent of the diet.LExcessfat
is_smplystoredto be used as a backupsource We eat too many calories and we eat too
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High fat foodsinclude meat and dairy _F people don't r_alize that they_ that drastic a changeis unreali.stic formosf
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products,nuts, and "free filts"- refined fats, are consuming an average of 37 percent People.A more reasonablegoalis to cut back
~uch as oils and margarines.Low fatfoods their dnilv calories f food energy! as fat. T from two to fourfeaspoons (10-20 grams) a
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hormones,antibiotics,and otherchemicalcon- How do you implement this nutri- "Use it or lose it" applies to every part of the
centrations. tional plan? Whenyou shop, choosefresh body.Exercise providesgreatervitality,extra
3. Limit fat, sugar, and salt. Select fruits and vegetables,whole grain bread and energy, and longer life. Yet, for many, the
naturallysweetfoods such asdried fruitrather pasta, low sugar cereals, brownrice, raw nuts greatest exertion of the day is getting out of
than refined sugar, and choose olives, nuts, and seeds,dried fruit without sugar coating, bed or walking from the kitchen to the ga-
and avocados-all inmoderation-rather than etc. If you buy preparedfoods, read the labels rage. As a result of our more sedentary hab-
refined fats and oils. and avoid foods high in fat, sugar, salt, and its, we must deliberately incorporate physi-
4. Eat a good breal(fast, a moderate spices.Evensome "health"foodsmay be high cal activity into our lives.
lunch, and a Rght supper-or skip the inthesethings.Whenyou cook,avoidfrying- Exercise is critically importantto a total
eveningmeal. A large breakfast containinga boil, steam, or bake instead. Cook grains and lifestyle approach to health. Here are some
properbalanceof nutrientswill giveyou steady beanswell, fruitsand vegetableslightly.While of the benefits of exercise:
energyall morning. Accordingto the notable there are many good cookbooks availableto O Exercisehelps us feel good. It is so ef-
Alameda County study, eating breakfast has help you with a plant baseddiet, it is best to fective that it is a valuable tool for fighting
nearlyas much of a positive impact on health just keep mealssimpleand uncomplicated.You depression and relieving anxiety and stress.
and longevity as abstinence from tobacco.5 don't haveto be a gourmetchefto prepare ap- Q Exerciseincreasesenergylevels,mak-
Timingis an importantfactor indietary health. petizing meals. ingus more efficientand productiveinall that
Food eaten in the morning is usedduring the Bear in mind that our sense of taste is very we do.
day. Taken in the evening, it is stored as fat. overstimulatedwith the high-fat, high-sugar, O Exercisehelps one to reach and main-
Studies have shown that people have lost as high-salt,processedfoodsmany of us areused tain proper weight. It burns calories, builds
much as tenpounds.amonthmerelyby timing to. It takes a little while to adjust to simply muscle,and increases the metabolism.
their meals correctly.6A heavy supper in the prepared meals, and it is importantto perse- O Exercise stimulates the immune sys-
eveningalso increasesthe number of fat par- vere. It may take severalmonths to retrainthe tem. Thisdecreases not only cold and flu in-
ticles in your blood setting you up for a heart taste-buds. However, forcing yourself to eat fections, but also significantlyreduces can-
attack while you sleep. things you reallydon't like is counterproduc- cer mortality rates.I
5. Allow at least Bye hours between tive. Utilize those natural foods which you Q Exerciseenhancescirculation,whichin
meals, and eat meals at the same time enjoy,but periodicallygo back and try some
each day. This gives yourdigestive system turn improvesmemoryand mentalability,and
of the foods you've rejected-you may find promotes better sleep and faster healing. It
the opportunitytowork efficientlyand rest be- that they become much more edible as your
tween cycles. decreases the pain and stiffness of osteoar-
appreciationfor differentflavors increases. thritis bydelivering blood to the joints, and
6. Don't eat between meals. This I. Nedley N. P!oof Positive Ardmore, OK Neil Ncdley ~M.D. 1999
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up, and forcesthe stomach to start over.Bev- Exercise aids digestion and promotes
erages with calories should not be consumed ~Xcrcisc O
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NEW S IllrlART of happinessand well-beingbyaltering brain Endeavor to get as much fresh air as you
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Pdvuseotessia7E~~l;2 Syn e:&%lre are some suggestions that
~he+w:d ]~[mhPere' whe? +.uSed+m the lution causesair to lose these capabilities.
contextoHealth, nas ILnree
veryulstmctmean- Environmentalimpuritiesa@ct people in .:.Venmation
+MOr+PIs notAalwaZSbetter' 1],rk' ercilse depresion. pollut'ionis also'associated'with n mind whereveryu are Avod car exhaust,
rest,eating,Lanasunsmneare au nenellclaland increasedasthma,and other respiratoryprob- tobacco smoke, and stuffy ill-ventilated
ecessaryb ut . othem taken to extrmLes }ems,and many f these contaminant- have rooms.
becomes harmlul' Overeating' even ot the beenlinked to ncreased rates of cancer and
most healthy foodsis detrimental.Exerciseis other illnee ,- u .-.- .:. Deep hr
Indispensableto living.healthfully,but over- In closed areas the same air can be Takeseveraldeepbreathsto clear the mind
exertioncan cause injury. and increasethe energy level.
Anything th.at harms the body is I. Findthe freshestair available.Go out-
| doors if possible.
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2. Stand erect.
| 3. Draw as much air into your lungs as
| they will hold. Imagine it goingright
| down into your belly. Feel your stom-
| ach expand.
certainpeopleand thoughtpatterns.This | 4. Hold your breath for a few seconds.
rule simplystatedis, "First,dono harm." | 5. Empty your lungs as completely as
Self-restraintis easily said but it is | possible; use your stomachmusclesto
an elusive goal for most of us. It is so-
bering and alarming to realize that of-
] gentlypush out the last bit of air.
ten we really are not in control of our- ] 6. Repeatthe process five or six times.
selves, that we are slaves to some | 7. Take a fresh air break several times
appetite or habit. When you find that | daily.
what you will to do you don't havethe | Mostpeople use lessthan half of their
power to accomplish,there is hope. See | lungcapacity.They are not gettingall the
Habits and Addictionsp. 20. | potential benefits from the air they
| breathe. Consciously use your stomach
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A good workoutforcesyouto breathe
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I thiaaturates each cell Sth oxygen. J
in te :evorngrfl&e&hai~ :lea~
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day you take more than 17,000 breaths The way we stand and sit affects the
to keeP your body fueled. The heart sends breathed and rebreathed over and over. The amount of air th lungs can hold.When we sit
blood to the .Jun.gs
Where it drops off carbon oxygencontent decreases,and the carbon di- up straight and "walk tall" we allow them to
dioxidefor ellmmatlonand picks up freshoxy- oxide and other wastes increase. When we enlrgeoand work at full capacity.When we
gen for deliveryto every cell in the body. breathe this stale air, the supply of oxygen is habitually stoop or slouch it is impossibleto
Freshair has many health benefits. It im- insufficientto keep the cells fueled. Devital- breath deeply.Superficialbreathingsoon be-
proves the brain's ability to function; gives ized air increasestension,anxiety,irritability, comesa habit and the lungs loose their power
clarity to the mind, improves concentration, and headaches. It promotes depression and to expand and receive a sufficient supply of
and boosts learningabilities. It givesa sense chronicfeelings of fatigueand exhaustion. oxygen.
Knownas "the silent killer" because there are Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (INC V)" Arch
two men and one in every three women will
often no symptoms. It is estimatedthat up to 2,A;y,%do99~f2s2l5e :I 3g l8OK3NeilNedley M.D, 1999
be diagnosedwith cancerat some timein their
25 percent of Americanshavethis condition, p 136'
lives.1 and about half of them don't know it. 1 This is 3" Ibid p" 142`
The AmericanCancerSociety definescan-
cer as "a group of diseases characterizedby senconge'ous;stivehyperteh
neaoaiiluriseehesociaart
aal a%o Alcohol
uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal
cells."In a healthy body the immune system sclerosis,aneurysm, kidney disease, disease In spite of the recent news hype purport-
quickly identifies and destroys cancer cells er the retina, bloodvesselrupture, and weak-ingto sh benefits from e
when they first occur,but the typical Ameri- eneFZ2o5an@ental ability. alcohol is a dangerouspoison. In the U.S.itis
can lifestyle and diet predisposethe body to
develop cancerby introducingcarcinogensto maincategories of_ ~
the body and handicapping theimmune high b ~ I
system. secondary hyperten- 3
Adoptinga cancer protectivelifestyle can sionis caused by W
reduce your risk by up to 90 percent.2Here
are seven suggestionsfor success: subsides when these m
1.Avoid factors that f avor cancer devel- are treated; primary
hypertension ac-
opment. Use of tobacco and alcohol play a
part in about 44 percent of all cancers. Meat counts for 90 percent
of all cases of high
and dairy products, excessfat, sugar, choles-
bloodpressureandis
terol,and sunshinehave all been linkedto one
due to lifestyle fac- '
or more kinds of cancer. Other cancer caus-
tors and inherited
ing agents have been found in coffee, choco-
late3,asbestos, wood dust, and a host of toxic ;scondepstibilwe~oW
chemicalsfromdeodorantspraystopesticides.
style changes.These
2. Eat a proper diet. A high-flberlow-
need to be made un-
protein diet featuringa wide variety of fruits
der a doctor's super-
and vegetables has many cancer-inhibiting
components. * vision if a person is
number one drug problem for kills one out of everyfour of those who use it.
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OF FOODS people from all walks of life. It Tobaccois responsible for the death of over
knowsno racial, ethnic,social,or 450,000 Americansper year-more than all
Animal PIS ra6o Plant PIS ratio economicbarriers." who die from AIDS, illicit drugs, fires, car
Whataboutthe studies cited crashes,and homicidescombined.I
~~ted fish ~ ~ ~T:nu~~l~ h 1~ ~ 2EegB;syhYrflEh%2: termAggoag%hft PnainuffllanJ
Butter 0.11 Pecan 3.08 iCS show that red wine increases smoking-relateddeaths are from heart attack,
T :'nm W=t B bloodflow by makingthe blood's stroke, and cancer. Twoof the more frighten-
tBneef,eeselunch
meats ::6909 bet.tom 8; clotting cells, the platelets, less ingdiseases associatedwith smoking are em-
Bacon, deer, lamb 0.17~- 0.50 Pistachio 1.20 sticky.Research shows,however, physema and Buerger's disease. Emphysema
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ththiseeBbus%lCa:u~cN5 i~s
:w,y ~ ;Cedasu~::~oesuroc%lle
flavonoids, found in grapes, as Buerger's disease, which is characterizedby
well as many other fruits, veg- the clogging and inflammationof the capil-
etables, and grains. Grape juice laries cuts off the bloodsupply and can result
withoutalcohol givesthe same ef- in gangrene of the f ingersand toes.
the second most deadly drug, coming right feet. It has never been demonstratedthat a Even if tobacco doesn't kill you outright,
after tobacco. An estimated 100,000Ameri- person living a healthy lifestyle gainsany ad- some of the nonlethal effects are just as bad.
cans die prematurelyeveryyear dueto its use. ditionalbenefit from alcohol. It weakensthe bones and is a risk factor for
Even the moderate use of alcohol can in- There is one tiny health benefit from alco- back pain; it causesimpotenceand premature
flict widespread damage to both the hol. It increases HDL (good) cholesterol,but menopause; it accelerateshair graying, skin
individual'shealth and society. so do some pesticides. The harm outweighs wrinkling,lossof vision,and decreasedphysi-
c. Alcoholof any amountinthe systemcauses any benefit. cal capacity..Cance treatmenl_canbe qainful
alterationanJ death of brain ells. Consideringthe nuffler9ushealth and so- and dlsfimg; a heart attack or stroke can
.:.Alcoholincreasesthe riskof hypertension, ~ %bnSTp=wdschhh2F;neg lea:%aba : deal to gain by kicking
stroke and damageto the heart muscle' coh'o1time ot folthirty days.If youc6n't live the habit:longerfe, more enegy fe,er me6
.:. Alcohol impairs the reproductivesystem. without it youneed to determinewhetheryou cal expenses-and the air is fresher, breath-
Heavy usage in men can cause impotence, are its master or its slave. ing is easier, food is more flavorful,money
testicle shrinkage,and enlargedbreasts. In The Alcoholics Anonymousorganization goes farther,you smell better, and so do the
women, it causes malfunctioningovaries helps men and womenwho want to overcome flowers.
and irregular menstrual cycles. the alcohol addiction. You can find their
.:. Alcohol-use by a pregnant woman can number listed in the local telePhone book. Kicking the Tobacco Habit
cause major damage to her unborn child. Jhleir buddy systemand 12 steflProgram can It is fl; an easy task to quit smoking.The
11,000 U.S. children are born every year ,helPyou'* 1988 Surgeon Gecraps reflolltrevealeBthat
with fetal alcohol syndrome and another lAthth~ Ito nicotine i six to eight timesrmore addictive
30,000 or more with other alcohol-rela.
ted than alcohol.Yetsince 1964,44 miflionAffleri-
oba cf{hsyses Tobacco h POK hthaev
tal retardation;growth, balance,and coor- IlInA 19791..,
the ". public h.eallthservice
of successare up to fi times high'erforthose
dination problems; and skull, facial, and called smoking,"1 he largest single Prevent-
who attenda Seinar such as thereathe Free
genital deformities. able cause of illness and Premature death in
plan to Stop Smoking, one of the most
or Alcohol weakens the immune system, the United States"' Tobacco is the only legal
successful smoking cesation programsever
increasing susceptibility to illness and ProductIn the U.S' that, when used correctly,
presented with oer 20 millongraduates
cancer. worldwide.
.:. Alcohol destroys the liver.Nearly 25,000 PERCENT OF FATAL CANCERS An addiction to tobacco is
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of the withdrawalsymptomsare usuallyover .:.Showeror bathe morefrequently.Water * Persevere.Ifin a momentof weaknessyou
within the first 24-72 hours,and all physical has a tremendousequalizingeffecton the ner- give in to your cravings,don't give up. Deter-
symptomsshould be completely gone at the vous system and it keepsyour pores cleanand mineto persevereand continuef ighting until
end of four weeks. open,which helpseliminatetoxinsthroughthe you win. Figureout what went wrong,devise
Here are some things you cando to help skin. Also, ridiculous as it may sound, the a plan so it won't happen again, renew your
take the misery out of quitting. showeris actually a safe retreat when a nico- commitment and obtain the victory.Do not
.:.Chooseto quit. The first and most impor- tine cravinghits. Showeringand smokingjust allow yourselfto flounderin self-destructive
tant step is to make a personalchoice to stop don't go together for most people. condemnationand stop trying.
smoking.Write down your reasons for quit- .:. Avoidsubstancesthat make it more dif- .:. Ask for help. Many people f ind that their
ting, keep them with you, and review them ficult to quit. Caffeine increases the inten- strongestresolutionsand most sincereprom-
frequently.Set a date, the sooner the better, sity of some withdrawalsymptoms such as ises are like ropes of sand. They realize that
and kick the habit. nicotinecravings,anxiety,ir ritability,anddif- they are slaves to tobacco, incapableof free-
re Eliminateall cigarettes.Don't planto fail. f icultysleeping It also alters the brain chem- ingthemselves.There is hope for those inthis
Cigarettescloseat hand intensifythe cravings. istry,making it harder to develop new habits. position. Your loving Creator will give you
Get rid of all temptation. It is often behaviorallylinked with smoking. strengthif youask Him. Spendsometimewith
An unusualreactionoccurswhen nicotineand
.:.Plan strategiesto resist cravings.Acrav- caffeineare given up at the same time; their
ing lastsonly twoto three minutes. If you can withdrawal symptoms tend to cancel each
distract yourself for that long the battle is other out, makingit easiertodiscontinueboth.
yours. Get a drink of waterand take several Thosewho stop smokingbut continuetodrink
slowdeep breaths.Tellsomeoneyour reasons coffee have a higher relapse rate than those
for quitting. Find an activity not related to who stop using both at the same time.
smokingthat can bedone automaticallywhen Alcohol interferes with judgment. It will
necessary. suppress the ability to stick with your deci-
.:. Exercisedaily.Exercise naturallyrelieves sion to quit.
anxietyand tension; it is a powerfulmood el- Heavy meals, especially in the evening,
evator.Whenfaced with cravings, exerciseis tend to bring on the urge to smoke.
an excellentoption. Plan some sort of moder- Spicy foods such as mustard, vinegar,
ate physicalactivity,suchas a brisk walk,into ketchup,pickles,pepper,and even cinnamon,
everyday. You will have fewerand less in- can increase smoking urges as well as other
tense cravings. withdrawalsymptoms.
.:.Get moresleep.For the first fivedays your .:.Avoid smoking associated situations.
body will tend to require more sleep. Arrange When, where,and with whomdo you usually
your schedule so that you havethe option of smoke? If you usually smoke sitting at the
an extra two hours in bed if you need it. This table afterdinner, then getup immediatelyand
will go a long way towardpreventing mood do something not associated with smoking.
swings and tendencies to irritability,frustra- What about that easy chair? Do you always
tion, and anger. have a cigarette in your hand when you sit
.:. Drink 8-12 glassesof water daily.Abun- there? Sit somewhere else. Explain to your
dant quantitiesof water will wash the poisons friends what you are doing and ask for their
from your system and preventdehydration, support. If they try to undermineyour resolve
which seemsto makea number of withdrawal or tempt you, they are not reallyyour friends;
symptomsworse. Other beveragesare not as avoid them until you have fu-mlybroken the
effectiveat keepingyou hydrated.Calfeinated habit.
drinks, arediuretics and promote water loss. .:. Helpsomeoneelse.Programsthatemploya
Eating just fruit and drinking only fruit buddysystemareinvaluable.The actof helping
juice or water for the first twenty-fourhours someoneelse quit providesa tremendousboost
may help flush your system of toxins. and is a motivationfor youto keep going.
Him each day in self-surrender and give the old habit is alwayspresent.
this battle to Him. Persevereand He will set Addictionshave several common charac-
you free. teristics, one of which is the loss of control.
1. McGinnis JM, Foege WH. Actual causes of death in the United
States. JAMA 1993 Nov 10;270(18):2207-2212.
Any habit that is not fully under your com-
mand is an addiction.
The primary methods for dealing with a
habit or an addiction are the same:
O Stop "coldtnrkey."If you tmly want
to change,you must make a clean break from
TIPS FOR QUITTING your habit or addiction and abstain for life.
Youcanno more indulgea bad habitin "mod-
.:.Choose to Quit. eration"than an alcoholiccan returnto "mod-
erate" drinking.
.:.Eliminateall cigarettes. O Addressthe mot causes.If your ad-
diction is broughton by stressyou must learn
.:.Planstrategies to resist to deal constmctivelywith this foundational
cravings. problem beforeyou can expectto master your
addiction.
* Exercisedaily. O Makeno provisionto fail.Don't keep
the cigarettes,liquor, chocolate,etc., around;
* Get more sleep. everyonehas weak moments.
0 Be willing to face some discomfort.
* Drink 8-12glassesof water Some sufferingmay be involvedin breaking
daily. a habit or an addiction.Be willing to endure,
alwayskeeping your goal in mind.
* Showeror bathe more 0 Persevere.If failure occurs, the ten-
dency is to become discouraged and quit.
frequently. Don't give up. Learn from your mistakeand
keep going. spent every penny I made on it, and when I
* Avoid substances that While these techniques have their place, was engaged inother activitiesI wasn't really
make it more difficult to some of us have a willpowerso weak that all there-I was trying to figure out how to slip
the methods in the world will not be enough. awayand indulge my habit.
Quit. We canno more changeour behaviorthan we I realized quite earlythat I was enslaved;I
can increaseour heightor change the colorof had a very small inklingof the damage it was
.:.Avoid smoking associated our skin through willpower alone. We love doing to me and the conflicts it was causing
situations. our habit evenwhile we hate the effects it has in my life. I tried to quit a number of times,
on us. but when the stress and pain of life got to be
* Help someoneelse. What canyou do when you realizethat you too much for me Gdbe back at it again. It was
are truly helpless and enslaved-when you my comfort,and my onlyresource for coping
* Persevere. have tried everythingand have given up on with life. I hated myselffor being so weak but
realized I was completely helpless.
yourself?That is just the place where God can
work with you. Give Him a chance, put the While inthis stateof minda thought came
whole matter in His capable hands,and relin- to me, "Youhave never given God a chance."
quish yourselfto His control. I figuredI had nothing to lose, soI said "God
I don't even know if Youexist, but I'm will-
ingto giveYoua try. If Youwill take complete
Experience of an Addict responsibility for removingthis habit, I will
Habits & Addictions In spite of the fact that I was raised in a surrender myself to Youand spend ten min-
Wheneverthe issueof a changein lifestyle good Christian home, by the time I entered utes in the morning and ten minutes in the
comes up, whether it is losing weight, quit- high school I was caught in a web of addic- eveningwithYoutryingto learnwhoYouare."
ting a harmful habit, or trying to get enough tion from which I couldnot free myself.This I kept my side of the bargain. Every day I
rest or exercise,manypeople know what they activitydidn't seem like a bigdeal. It gaveme would give myself and my problem to Him
need to do but can't seem to find either the pleasure and helped me cope with the stress and leaveit in His hands.I didn't dwell on it
desire or the will power todo it. and pain in my life. But since myparentsdid or fight it. I spent my energygetting to know
When we repeat an action over and over not approve of this habit I soon learned to lie Him. Severalmonthslater!realizedI had been
the brain changes and makes a "pathway"so and hide what I was doing from everyone free for weeksand the desire was gone. I had
it is easier to do that action again without around me. I withdrew from the society of been recreated a new person who was no
thinking about it. The only way to changethe others as much as possible,and began spend- longer a slave.
habit is to form a new "pathway"that is stron- ing every spare minuteI could by myself,lost Years have gone by; at times I have lost
ger than the old one. Manypeople find that it to the rest of the world satisfyingmy craving. my focus on Jesus and my connectionwith
takesapproximatelythreeweeksto form a new I didn't develop any friendsor learn to inter- Him. Then my old nature returned and I re-
habit. Unfortunately,the old pathway never act with other people. My addiction became sumedmy old ways.
goes away so the chanceof falling back into the sum total of my life. I lovedit, livedfor it, But my God is so gracious! He takes me
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back, recreates me, and puts me back on the
right path. My relationship with Him is far SOURCES OF DIETARYCHOLESTSROL
more valuablethan wealth or honor,praiseor
possessions, and I don't ever want to trade it
for anything,lose it, or neglect it again.
BAB-An addict,free by the grace of God.
Cholesterol is found Fruits, vegetables,
only in animal foods. grains, and nuts contain
Diabetes
Diabetesis a serious conditionthat occurs \- no cholesterol
when the bodybecomesunableto use glucose
( sugar), which builds up to dangerouslevels
in the blood. High bloodsugar levels damage
' the body in a number of ways. Life expect-
ancy is shortened by 5 to 10 years or more.
The risk of heart disease, stroke, blindness,
foot.and leg amputations,..kidneyfailure, pe- , -,
rlpneral neuropathy, and breast and uterine
cancer is increased. It is estimated that six-
teen millionAmericansare diabetic,and one
third are unawareof it.I
There are two types of diabetes. Juvenile
onset diabetes-called Type I or insulin de"
pendent diabetes-is the more severe form.
Adult onset diabetes-called Type II or must be made in consultationwith a doctor, diabetics,but eating frequentmeals raisesab"
noninsulindependentdiabetes-is more com- since medications will need to be lowered soluteblood sugar levels 10to 15percent.On
mon. Both have problems with insulin, the quickly-sometimes within a matter of hours. a low"fat diet high in complex carbohydrate
substancewhich acts as the "key" to open the Here are some recommendedchanges. most people can easily maintain adequate
"door" of each body cell to let glucose enter 1. Avoiddietary fats. They are the main blood glucose levels with three or even two
and fuel the cell. Type I diabetics do not pro- factor responsiblefor makingcells unrespon- meals a day.Mealtimesshouldbe regular,with
duce enough insulin and must have regular sive to insulin.2Studies show that a 65 per- at least five hours between meals, and no
shots, or they will die.Type II diabetics have cent fat diet will induce diabetes in less than snacks. The evening meal can be omitted or
a less severe underproductionof insulin,and[/ two weeks.3 kept very light.Thiswill alsohelp withweight
or an insulin resistant condition,in which the loss.7Ask your doctor to adjust your insulin
2. Lose weight.Obesity is one of the pri-
cells do not respond to it. As a result,glucose injectionsas needed.
mary reasons cells become insulin resistant.
builds up in the blood while the cells starve. Losing weight makesthe cells more respon- 7. Harness the benefits of snnlight.Ex-
Type II diabetes is usuallythe result of a ge- sive, and this alone will cure many Type II posure to sunlight lowers blood sugar by
netic predisposition coupled with obesity, a diabetics.4 stimulatingits storagein the musclesand liver.
diet high in fat, and too little exercise. Diabeticsare benefitted by getting moderate
3. Exerciseregnlarly.Physical inactivity
The good news is that diabetescan often amountsof sunshine,but lengthysunbathing
contributesto the developmentof insulin re- is not recommended.
be controlledby lifestyle modifications.If a sistance.Regular exerciseenhances the cell.'s Thousandsof people havebeen successful
person is receivingmedication,these changes
abilityto use insulin.5Regularexerciseis criti- in bringingthis disease under control. Begin
cal for the diabetic and for those at high risk today to followthese simple suggestions,and
of developingthe disease because of excess youtoowill loseweight,feelbetter,havemore
weight or genetic predisposition. energy,and achieve the masteryoverdiabetes.
4. Avoidthings that aggravatethe prob- I.American Diabetes Association http,/' / www.diabetes.org/ada!
lem. Refined sugar, caffeine, nicotine, and facts.asp.
2.McDougall J A A Challenging Second Opim'o n. New Jersey New
alcohol unbalance insulin production and Century Publishers Inc. 1985 pp. 217-219.
blood sugar levels. High blood press,ure,.ac-. 3.Diehl H, Ludington A. Health Power Review and Herald
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4. Bar, R. Fluctuations in the affinity and concentration of insulin
Hey deterioration.6 receptors on circulating monocytes of obese patients: effects of
starvation, refeedl`ng, and dieting. J Ciln Imest 58:1123 1976.
5. Eat a proper diet. The AmericanDia- 5. O'Meara NM, Polonsky KS. Insulin Secretion in vivo. in: Kahn CR
betic Associationnowrecommendsa diet low ital Weir GC, et al, eds. Joslink Diabetes Mellitus- l3th Edition.
Malvern, PA: Lea and Febiger 1994 p. 86.
in fat, moderate in protein, and containing 6. Nedley p.178,179.
complex carbohydrates such as beans, veg- 7. Thrash A, and Thrash C. Nutrition for Vegetarians Scale, AL: New
etables and grains. The fiber found in such Lifestyle Books, 1982 p. III.
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density can be increased by a daily exercise
program.4
3. Sunlight. Inadequatelevels of vitamin
D have been associated with osteoporosis.5
Sunlightstimulates the body to convert cho-
lesterol into vitamin D,which helps the body
absorb calcium.Vitamin D supplementsare
harcoal is one of the best-kept secrets in the world of healing. Charcoal has the | not as effective.
4. Abstention. Alcohol, caffeine, and
amazing ability to attract other substances to its surface and hold them there. This is |
nicotine consumption increase the risk of
osteoporosis.6
1. NE, Alcautara EN, Linksisder H. Ef feet of level of
protein intake on urinary and fecal calcium and calcl~um
pletely harmless and is safe for internal use.`Oth'er sources of charcoal such as burnt toast, | retention of young male adults J. Nutr. 1970 Dec ;
100(12): 1425-1430.
and briquettes are ineffective and may be dangerous. Briquettes, for instance, contain petro- | 2. Feskanich D, Winch WC, et al. Protein consumption and
chemicals to help them ignite. Activated charcoal, which is available in many drug stores and | bone fractures in women. Am J.El)idermial 1996 Mar 1;
143(5): 472-479.
health food stores, is an amazingly effective remedy for a wide range of problems both | 3. Weaver CM. Calcium bioavall` ability and its relation to
internal and external. | osteoporosis. Proc. Soc. Exp Biol Med 1992 Jun;
200(2):157-160.
Internally, charcoal combats poisoning, gastrointestinalcomplaints,diarrhea, sore throat, | 4. Aloia J. Exercise and Skeletal Health. J. Am Geriatr Soc
29 : 104, 1981.
_______________________________________________________ 5. Ross PD. Osteoporosis, Frequency, Consequences and
_______________________________________________________ Risk Factors. AV /ntern Med 1996 Jul 8;156(13) : 399-
_______________________________________________________ 1411.
6. Ibid.
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andinto the poultice orcompress.I |
PhicChctccoat Poulticc | Obesity
1. Mix a little water into some charcoal powderto make a paste. | Obesityis one of America'sg featesthealth
2. Spread the charcoal paste approximately one-fourth inch deep on half of a cloth or paper | problems.It lays the foundationfor heartdis-
towel. Leave a border of one inch all around. Fold the other half over the charcoal paste. | ease, high blood pressure,cancer, and diabe"'
3. Place the poultice on the affected skin area and cover with a piece of plastic or cloth that | tes as well as numerous other problems like
extends one inch over all edges. | osteoarthritis,back pain, fatigue and low self
4. Hold the poultice in place with a roller bandage, ace bandage, wool fabric, or tape. | esteem. Every extra pound takes about one
5. Leave on for a few hours or overnight if necessary. | month fromyour life span.Sixty extra pounds
Note: For very small areas, a small amount of charcoal on a dampened band aid works well. | can cost you five years. Excess fat has such a
Caution: | direct correlation to health that every pound
IN THE EVENT OF POISONING call your poison control center; charcoal is useful for most but not all | lost or gained makes a difference.
poisons. | Losingweight has become a national ob-
Don't take charcoal within two hours of meals or medicines. It can adsorb such things as vitamins, | session.Wespend billionsof dollarseach year
minerals, and many drugs. If you are taking medication check with your doctor before beginning | on quick-fix fads, diets, and weightloss pills.
treatment with charcoal. | The sad factis that most are useless and some
Note: Charcoal stains. Do not let charcoal get on clothing or furniture. It is best not to put charcoal | are actually quite dangerous. Programs that
powder directly on the skin if it is cut or broken-it will leave a permanent mark. | include a diuretic are essentiallyforcing the
I. American Medical News, p. 37, June 22, 1984. I body to shed some of its muchneeded water.
A proteinoverdosewill dopracticallythe same
flfty years of age worldwide. Most are not There are some lifestyle factorsthat help thing. The body uses a lot of water to wash
awareof it until they suffer a fracture-most to significantlyprotect againstosteoporosis: the wasteproducts from excess protein out of
commonlyof the hip, wrist or back bones. 1. Nutrition. The optimum plan for this the system. Thesediets can cause impressive
These fractures can significantly affectthe condition is a vegetarian diet low in protein weight loss in a short time. However losing
qualityof life, and may causeprematuredeath with a moderate calcium intake from plant weight by forcing water from the system is
from complicationssuch as pneumonia. sources. It has been found that humans can dangerous and ineffective,since the body re-
Because calcium is the main mineral lost assimilatecalciumas well or betterfromplants places the water as fast as it can.
in osteoporosis,it has been thought that high than from dairy products.3The body also uses "Starvation" diets that provide less than
calcium intakewouldreduce bone loss.How- calcium to process excess salt and phospho- 500 caloriesper day become counterproduc-
ever,research has not borne this out. Instead rus. Watch out for foods that introducehigh tive if kept up for more than twoor threedays.
it shows that high protein intake from meat amounts of phosphates into the diet without The bodythen figuresoutthe food has stopped
and dairy sources robs calcium from the providingthe necessary calcium to process and conservesenergyby loweringthe metabo-
bones, even when calcium supplements are them. Suchfoods includesoda pop, meat, and lism-the rate at which you burn calories. It
being taken.1Interestingly,higher consump- dairy products. then beginsto consumethe parts of the body
tion of vegetableprotein does not appear to 2. Exercise.Studies show that lack of ex- that use the most energy-the muscles.When
be related to osteoporosisor bone fractures.2 ercise is a risk factor in osteoporosis. The you come off the diet with less muscle and a
See p. 5 A Diet of Excess for more informa- bones need to be pushed pulled and stressed much lowered metabolism you will gain
tion on the calcium protein connection. against gravityto retain their minerals. Bone weight more readily than before. Remaining
22 b RADIANT LIVING
overweightwouldbe more healthfulthan the O Exerciseincreasesthe Basal Meta- break. Exercise raisesthe blood sugar.
repeated weight-loss/weight-gaincycles that bolic Rate (BMR) for several hours after- O Everything, includingweight loss, is
gradually deplete muscle and replace it with wards, which means calories bum at a faster more fun with a friend. Find a "buddy" you
fat tissue, making further weight loss nearly rate evenwhen you are inactive. can encourage;be accountableto each other
impossible. O Exercise builds muscle. It takes as you lose weighttogether.
The onlyweightloss programthat willhave roughly 50 calories per day to just maintain
a permanent effect is one that involvesper- C Don't strive for perfection and then
one pound of muscle.This increasesyourme- give up when you don't achieve it. Persistence
manent lifestylechanges. tabolism long term. is far more valuablein weight loss.
The weight puzzle solved Those who choose to build muscle as a
O While all weightloss is difficult thou-
The basic problem in obesity is too many means of getting rid of fat may not see much
sands of people have been successful in
calories. Whenever more calories are con- weight change initially, since muscle tissue
achieving and maintaining normal weight
sumed than the body can use, it stores them weighs three times more than fat tissue. Yet
while using these simple but effective
as fat. Every 3,500 extra calories equals an- they will find their body compositionChang-
other pound of stored fat.There are tw
egies to combat the problem:reduce th
ber of calories coming in and incre;
number of caloriesyou bum.
Calorie intake
A successfuland healthy weight lo
gram will provide adequate energyam
tion, and also be something you can 1
permanentpart of your life.
O Build menus around fresh
vegetables,grains,legumes and othe
foods.Thesefoodsprovidevariety,ener
all the nutrients necessary.They are ct
tasty, and low calorie as well.
O Eliminate or greatlyreducer
sugar and fats in the diet.Thanksto r
food processing it is now possible to
entire day's worth of calories at one
Since meat and dairy products are esp
high in fat and calories,limiting their I
make weight loss easier; meats and c
are 60-80 percent fat. Learn to read fc
bels; look for hidden fat and sugar c:
Butter, sauces, dressings, and gravy
condimentsthat can double or triple th
ries in an otherwisehealthy meal.
O Eat a generousbreakfast,a t
ate lunch, and skip supper comple
you must eat in the evening, choose
fruit.Calorieseaten in the morningare
as you go through the day. Calories e
night are stored as fat. Timingplays a h
dous part in weight loss. This could
key to your success.
O Avoidsnacks and beverages
than water between meals.It is easy
your entireallotmentof calories for th
just from snacks. Try recordingyour s
calories for a day or two and see.
Calorie expenditure
Tosuccessfullylose weightmore Ci
ries must be burned than are consulr
and that means increasedexerciseand ;
tivity. Exercise bums calories in seve
ways.
O The exer else it self bur n
calories.
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be meatfor you,"notice three things: 1. God 'scategories of clean meat, nor with the wine which he drank. Then said Daniel to
and unclean beasts haveexisted since before theflood. Noah knew Melzar,whomthe prince had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael,
the difference between clean and unclean am.mals.(See Genesis and Azariah, prove [test] thy servants, ten days; and let them
7:2). 2. God is consistent. (See Malachi 3:6) He wouldn 't give give us pulse [plant foods] to eat, and water to drink. And at the
one set of instructions to Noah and a different set to Moses. 3. end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in
God did not give Noah permission to be a cannibal. flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's
meat. Thus Melzar took away their meat, and wine; and gave
9. Wl.[[people inheaven killandeatanimals? them pulse. Now at the end of the days [three years] in all mat-
Isaiah 65:25 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy ters of wisdom and understanding, that the king inquired of them,
mountain, saith the LORD. he found them ten times better than all the magicians and as-
Revelation 21:4 And there shall be no more death, neither sor- trologers that were in all his realm.
row, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.
NOTE.'Even the carnivorous am'malswill be eating grass in /3. HowdoI makethesechanges?
heaven. See Isaiah 11:6,7. Matthew 6.33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his
righteousness,.and all these things shall be added unto you.
IO . HOWscnousIS9odabout
theeatingoffoodsHehasforbidden / Corinthians 9.'24,25Know ye not that they which run in a
ortheconsumption
Ofalcohol
orotherrecreational
drugs? race runall, but one receiveththe prize? And everyman that striveth
1Corinthians 6:9,10 Be not deceived: ... drunkards ... shall for the mastery is temperate in all things. They do it to obtain a
not inherit the kingdom of God. corruptible crown;but we an incorruptible.
1 Corinthians 3:16,17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of Ezekiel 11.18-2OThey shall take awayall the detestablethings.
God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile And I will put a new spirit within you; that they may walk in my
the temple of God him shall God destroy; for the temple of God statutes, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall
is holy, which temple ye are. be my people, and I will be their God.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which
I I . #e there anyotherhealthprinciples foundinthe(Bible? strengthenethme.
Leviticus 3:17 Eat neither fat nor blood. NOTE.'First, seek the Lord. Second, commit to keeping your
Proverbs 25..27A warning against excess sweets. body healthy as a means of improvingyour spiritual health. Third,
Proverbs 23:2 Overeating is harmful. He puts His spirit within us and gives us the desire, self control,
Eccl. 10..17Eat to live don 't live to eat. andpower necessary to implement good healthprinciples.
Leviticus15:2-11Washingthe body and clothestocontrolgerms.
Leviticus 13:46 Quarantine to control contagious disease. 14, Whatis9od's.hnaLplan
forourhealth?
Deuteronomy 23:12,13Human body waste should be buried. 1Corinthians15.51-53 Behold I showyou a mystery; Weshall
Leviticus 18; Proverbs 5:1-12 Moral living prevents sexual not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the
diseases. twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the tmmpet shall sound,
Exodus 20:9; 1 Timothy 5:8 Importance of work. and the dead shallbe raised incorruptible,and we shallbe changed.
Murk 6:31 Our bodies needproper rest. Forthis corruptible must put on incorruption,and this mortal must
Proverbs 17:22; !Timothy 6:6 The health benefits of a posi- put on immortality.
tive attitude. Philippians 3.20,21 The Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ: who
Leviticus 19:17,18;Proverbs 15..17Hatred and bitternessde- shall change our vile body,that it may be fashioned like unto his
stroy the health. glorious body.
Matthew 25:34-40;Exodus 23:4,5,9,25Help others,even your Rewlution 22.2 On eitherside of the riverwas the tree of life, ...
enemies. and the leavesof the tree were for the healing of the nations.
12 . IS there
anexample
intheBibleofthebent.his
oflivinga health- /suiuh 33..24The inhabitants shall not say I am sick.
Rewlation 21..4,5And God shall wipe awayall tears from their
f'ulLifestyle? eyes;and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying,
Daniel 1:3-20 And the king [Nebuchadnezzar ] spake unto neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are
Ashpenaz, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel; passed away.And he that sat upon the throne said Behold I make
whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the
Chaldeans. And the king appointed them a daily provision of the all ~&newGod plan is to restore man to his original state of
king's meat, and of the wine which he drank. Now among these perfect health, to heal him from the wounds and bruises made by
were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. But Daniel pur- sin. Every true child of God will be healed-either now, or in the
posed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's resurrection to come. ^
vision was God's symbolicrepresentation ..- These persons command to abstain from, "meats, which
vs felt about the Gentiles.They saw them as
xer himself explainedthe meaningof the vi- ___________________________________________
('word meats here is the Greek word which simply means food so this is
sion in verse 28: "Godhath showedme that I shouldnot call any man
commonor unclean."God'smessageto Peterwas thatthey should not not a discussion of clean versus unclean meats. Secondthe type of
call the Gentiles unclean, and the gospel was to be procl.aimedto all food is given: "Foods whichGod has createdto be received" God did
notcreate unclean animals to be consumed as food. Paulis simply
people, Not once did the apostles or early church apply this vision to
the~uestion of what foods may be eaten. ___________________________________________
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, Didn't Jesus say, "Not what goes into the mouth defilesa man,. Perhaps the greatest misunderstandinghas come from verse four
Wwhat comesout afthe mouth,this defilesa man" (Matt.15:11; where it is stated, "Everycreatureof God is good dit is receivedwith
7_.'15),'
and didn't Jesus declareall foodsclean? (Mark 7:19NIV).
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The subject in these two passages (Matt. 15..1-20,.Mark ________________________________________
':1-23) is not dietor food.The Phariseeshad made very strict _________________________________________
______________________________________ mans would make them acceptable for food. FortunatelyPaul added
__________________________________________ "foritis sanctified by God and prayer."Verse 5. The word of God
and absorbedit when you ate with unwashedhands. Jesus was not mustfirst approveit,thenthe prayer of thanksgivingwill sanctify it to
giving licenseto eat unhealthfully,but was rejecting the idea of cer- ______________________________________
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__________________________________________ pure and simple diet. CerWin animals are intrinsicallyunhealthy and
~K_ ~a:mmeql aeentoaesuSsaid __________________________________________
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healing g results,
uman languagecan portraythe scenes of the second com- ishes and deformitiesare left in the grave.
: of the Son of man in the clouds of heaven. Christ will The livingrighteousare changed"in a moment,in the twinkling of
ne in His own glory, in the glory of His Father,and in the an eye ' At the voice of God they were glorified; now they are made
glory of the holy angels. Ten thousand times ten thousand and thou- immortaland with the risen saints are caught up to meet their Lord in
sands of thousands of angels, the beautiful, triumphantsons of God the air. Angels "gather togetherHis elect from the four winds, from
possessing surpassing lovelinessand glory, will escort Him on His one end of heavento the other."
way.In the.placeof a crown.oytho,ms,HSWillwe, ,ar a cro,wn,ofgl.ory-.,, W,eshall,know ?ur friqn# evenas th? d,.lsciples,ku?w Jesu.s_,Thp
a crownwithin a crown. In me place 01mat Ola.purple rooe, He win may nave been aelormea, alseasea, or GistIgureu In mis mortal me,
be clothed in a garmentof whitestwhite. And on His vesture and on butthey rise in perfecthealth and symmetry;yet in the glorified body
His thigh a name will be written, "King of Kings,and Lord of Lords." their identity will be perfectlypreserved. In the face radiant with the
Rev 19.'16. light shining from the face of Jesus, we shall recognizethose we love.
The King of kings descendsupon the cloud wrapped in flaming Friends long separated by death are united nevermoreto part, and
fire. The heavens are rolled together as a scroll, the earth trembles with songs of gladness ascend togetherto the City of God.
before Him, and every mountainand island is movedout of its place. Pain cannot exist in the atmosphere of heaven. There will be no
Amid the reeling of the earth, the flash of lightning, and the roar more tears, no funeraltrains, no badges of mourning. "Thereshall be
of thunder, the voice of the Son of God calls forth the sleeping saints. no more death,neither sorrow,nor crying.'...for theformer thingsare
He looks upon the graves of the righteous,then, raising His hands to passed away.""The inhabitantshall not say, I am sick:thepeople that
heaven, He cries: "Awake,awake, awake, ye that sleep in the dust, dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity." Revelation 21.`4,`
and arise!" Throughoutthe length and breadth of the earth the dead Isaiah 33.'24.
shall hear that voice, and they that hear shall live. And the whole The redeemed saints, who have loved God and kept His com-
earth shall ring with the tread of the exceeding great army of every mandmentshere, will enter in through the gates of the city, and have
nation, kindred,tongue, and people. From the prison house of death right to the tree of life. They will eat freely of it as our first parents
they come, clothed with immortal glory, crying: "O death, where is did before their fall. The leaves of that immortal widespread tree
thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? " 1 Corinthians15.'55.And will be for the healing of the nations. All their woes will then be
the living righteous and the risen saints unite their voices in a long, gone. Sickness, sorrow,and death they will never again feel, for the
glad shout of victory. leavesof the tree of life have healed them. Jesus will then see of the
All come forth from their gravesthe same in stature as when they travail of His soul and be satisfied when the redeemed who have
enteredthe tomb. But all arise with the freshness and vigor of eternal been subject to sorrow,toil, and afflictions, who have groaned be-
youth. The mortal, corruptibleform, devoid of comeliness,once pol- neath the curse, are gathered up around that tree of life to eat of its
luted with sin, becomes perfect, beautiful, and immortal.All blem- immortal fruit. ^
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