The Reward of Temperate Habits {a devotional}
But
Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the
portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank. Daniel 1:8.
Inspiration
has recorded the history of Daniel and his companions as a shining
example for the youth of all succeeding ages.... Those who would
preserve their powers unimpaired for the service of God must observe
strict temperance in the use of all His bounties, as well as total
abstinence from every injurious or debasing indulgence.
The
youth are surrounded by allurements addressed to the appetite.... Those
who, like Daniel, refuse to defile themselves, will reap the reward of
their temperate habits. With their greater physical stamina and
increased power of endurance, they have a bank of deposit upon which to
draw in case of emergency.
Right
physical habits promote mental superiority. Intellectual power,
physical strength, and longevity, depend upon immutable laws. There is
no happen-so, no chance, about this matter. The higher powers will not
interfere to preserve men from the consequences of the violation of
nature’s laws.
The
question with every youth ... should be, Shall I consult my
inclination, and indulge my appetite, or shall I follow the dictates of
conscience, and keep my head clear and preserve my physical powers by
abstaining from every practice that would bring weakness upon them?
Shall I fall a prey to the customs of the world, ... or shall I separate
myself from every custom that is debasing in its results? Shall I not
honor God, rather than please the world? ...
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