The Temperance Principle of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program

What is The Temperance Principle of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program?

The Temperance Principle of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program.

True temperance teaches us to dispense entirely with everything hurtful, and to use judiciously that which is healthful.  {Te 138.2} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 138, paragraph 2).

…temperance does not consist merely in abstaining from intoxicating liquors and tobacco; it extends farther than this. It must regulate what we eat. {CD 406.1} (Ellen White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, page 406, paragraph 1).

Temperance is to be practiced in eating as well as in drinking. Many people eat more food than nature requires…  {5MR 224.2} (Ellen White, Manuscript Releases Volume 5, page 224, paragraph 2).

…many…seventh-day Adventists, eat too freely. Their health would be much better if they ate less. {3MR 326.3} (Ellen White, Manuscript Releases Volume 3, page 326, paragraph 3).

The Meaning of Less in the Temperance Principle?

Answer: …the…stomach…relieve it of one-half to two-thirds of the laborious task they require it to perform…  {Spm 41.3} (Ellen White, Spalding and Magan Collection, page 41, paragraph 3).

Temperance alone is the foundation of all the graces that come from god, the foundation of all victories to be gained…  {Te 201.4} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 201, paragraph 4).

In How Many Aspects of Our Lives Must We Be Temperate?

…we must practice temperance in all –temperance in labor, in study, in eating and in drinking (in others she says dressing as well)… {ST, january 27, 1909 par. 6} (Ellen White, Signs of the Times, january 27, 1909 par. 6}

Why?

You cannot afford to weaken your mental or physical powers, lest you become unable to discern spiritual things.  {6T 336.2} (Ellen White, Testimonies for the Church Volume 6, page 336, paragraph 2).

How Can We Accomplish This?

The Temperance Principle of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program.

…upon the question of…christian temperance, presenting it in a more positive and decided manner…  {6T 112.2} (Ellen White, Testimonies for the Church Volume 6, page 112, paragraph 2).

 …guard strictly against intemperance in every form… (Te 181.2) (Ellen White, Temperance, page 181, paragraph 2).

The principles of temperance must be carried further than the mere use of spirituous liquors. The use of stimulating and indigestible food is often equally injurious to health, and in many cases sows the seeds of drunkenness… {PP 562.1} (Ellen White, Patriarchs and Prophets, page 181, paragraph 2).

Where Should We Teach Temperance?

The Temperance Principle is to be on an elevated platform in the home and church:

in the family circle and in the church we should place christian temperance on an elevated platform…

 {Te 165.3} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 181, paragraph 2).

Why?

…when temperance is presented as a part of the gospel, many will see their need of reform… {Te 238.5} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 238, paragraph 5).

What are Different Ways of Being Intemperate?

• Consuming alcohol
• Consuming caffeine
• Dressing immodestly or not properly
• Drinking with meals
• Drinking coffee
• Drinking includes black tea, white tea, chai tea, green tea
• Eating too much, too fast,
• Poor combination of food
• Sleeping too long/too much/not enough
• Using tobacco
• Too many dishes at one meal
• Too many kinds of food at one meal
• Too much food at one meal
• Too much talking
• Over working
• Unbalanced working for the Lord

Where Does Intemperance Begin?

…intemperance commences at our tables, in the use of unhealthful food…  {CD 427.2} (Ellen White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, page 427, paragraph 2).

…temperance…must regulate what we eat. {CD 406.1} (Ellen White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, page 406, paragraph 1).

Intemperance in eating, even of food of the right quality, will have a prostrating influence upon the system, and will blunt the keener and holier emotions. Strict temperance in eating and drinking is highly essential…  {HR, august 1, 1875 par. 5/.7} (Ellen White, Health Reformer, page 406, paragraph .5/.7).

*** Remember ***

The area Adam and Eve fell on was the area of appetite (the temperance principle). This was the first temptation that Satan brought to Jesus because he knew how powerful appetite is and how much it has to do with our spirituality and salvation.

Some important things to remember in the temperance principle:

• For the average person, it is said that a person should not eat more than 2 cups of food at a meal.
• Portion control is very important when it comes to losing weight.
• We are counseled not to eat more than 3-4 dishes at a meal
• “Do not have too great a variety at a meal; three or four dishes are a plenty. At the next meal you can have a change…” {CD 109.5} (Ellen White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, page 109, paragraph 5).

What Health Problems Does Eating Too Much Cause?

Nearly all of the human family eat more than the system requires. This excess decay becomes a putrid mass. Catarrhal difficulties, kidney disease, headache, and heart troubles, are the result of immoderate eating. (Spm 41.3) (Ellen White, Spalding and Magan Collection, page 41, paragraph 3).

*** There are other health problems related to this as well. ***

What Does an Indulged Appetite Spiritually Do to God’s People?

The case of Aaron’s sons has been placed upon record for the benefit of God’s people, and should teach those especially who are preparing for the second coming of Christ, that the indulgence of a depraved appetite destroys the fine feelings of the soul, and so affects the reasoning powers which God has given to man, that spiritual and holy things lose their sacredness. Disobedience looks pleasing, instead of exceeding sinful.  {Te 149.2} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 149, paragraph 2).

What Does God Require of Us?

• God requires continual advancement from his people. They need to learn that indulged appetite is the greatest hindrance to mental improvement and soul sanctification. As a people, with all our profession of health reform, we eat too much. {3SM 291.4} (Ellen White, Selected Messages, Book Three, page 291, paragraph 4).

• God requires of his people continual advancement. We need to learn that indulged appetite is the greatest hindrance to mental improvement and soul sanctification. With all our profession of health reform, many of us eat improperly. {CD 45.3} (Ellen White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, page 45, paragraph 3).

What Else Does Intemperance Entail in Regards to the Food We Eat?

There is intemperance in…the many varieties of food taken at one meal. In the preparation of food there are unhealthful mixtures which ferment in the stomach and cause great distress. And yet these go on, continuing their indulgence, which lays the foundation for numerous difficulties… {15MR 282.4} (Ellen White, Manuscript Releases Volume 15, page 282, paragraph 4).

• Too many dishes at one meal.
• Too many kinds of food at one meal.

…at each meal eat only two or three kinds of simple food, taking no more of these than will satisfy the demands of hunger. {CD 110.5} (Ellen White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, page 110, paragraph 5).

*** Read Proverbs 23:1-2 and Philippians 3:19. ***

What Does Intemperance Show Regarding God’s People?

Our habits of eating and drinking show whether we are of the world or among the number that the lord by his mighty cleaver of truth has separated from the world… {Te 141.2} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 141, paragraph 2).

When Will God’s People Be Truly Temperate in the Temperance Principle?

Men will never be truly temperate until the grace of Christ is an abiding principle in the heart… {Te 102.2} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 102, paragraph 2).

…he who is converted from errors in eating, drinking, and dressing is being prepared to hear and receive the truth into a good and willing heart… {CH 221.4} (Ellen White, Counsels on Health , page 221, paragraph 4).

What Fruit Will be Shown When a Person is Truly Temperate?

…abstinence from all hurtful food and drink is the fruit of true religion. He who is thoroughly converted will abandon every injurious habit and appetite. By total abstinence he will overcome his desire for health-destroying indulgences. {cd 457.1}(Ellen White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, page 457, paragraph 1).

What Should We do to Prove Our Loyalty to God?

…especially does the temperance reform demand our attention and support…we should present to the people the principles of true temperance and call for signers to the temperance pledge…  {CH 433.1} (Ellen White, Counsels on Health , page 433, paragraph 1).

Here is a work opened before the young, the middle-aged, and the aged. When the temperance pledge is presented to you, sign it. More than this, resolve to put all your powers against the evil of intemperance, and encourage others who are trying to do a work of reform in the world. {Te 198.1} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 198, paragraph 1).

All are to Sign this Pledge, Including Youth

Let no excuse be offered when you are asked to put your name to the temperance pledge, but sign every pledge presented and induce others to sign with you…never let an opportunity pass to cast your influence on the side of strict temperance.  {CH 441.2} (Ellen White, Counsels on Health , page 441, paragraph 2).

Why People Won’t Sign the Temperance Pledge?

…we were sorry that any who claimed to believe the truth should refuse to sign the pledge…they choose to leave the bars down, so that they can readily step over and accept temptation without making the effort to resist it… {Te 200.1} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 200, paragraph 1).

Will you sign the temperance pledge to enact the Temperance Principle of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program? Yes or No (sign below)

The Temperance Pledge

THE PLEDGE

I solemnly promise, before God, to abstain from tobacco, spirituous liquors, snuff, tea, coffee, flesh-meats, butter, spices, rich cake, mince pies, a large amount of salt, and animal fat of all kinds, baking powder, soda, or saleratus in any form, and cheese, and from all exciting articles of food, and to abstain from eating between meals, and to do all I can to induce others to do likewise.

      MY PERSONAL PLEDGE, BEFORE GOD

     Signed: __________________________________

History of the temperance pledge:

http://www.eastconn.org/tah/temperancewebquestresources.pdf

Some things for all to remember in the Temperance Principle:

• True temperance teaches us to dispense entirely with everything hurtful, and to use judiciously that which is healthful. There are few who realize as they should how much their habits of diet have to do with their health, their character, their usefulness in this world, and their eternal destiny. The appetite should ever be in subjection to the moral and intellectual powers. The body should be servant to the mind, and not the mind to the body. {Te 138.2} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 138, paragraph 2).

• The laws of our being cannot be more successfully violated than by crowding upon the stomach unhealthful food just because it is craved by a morbid appetite. {HL 27.6} (Ellen White, Healthful Living, page 27, paragraph 6).

• …intemperance, licentiousness, and profanity are sisters. {CH 441.1} (Ellen White, Counsels on Health , page 441, paragraph 1).

NEWSTART + 6 The Fourteen Principles

1. Nutrition: Eating a healthy diet.
2. Exercise: Walking every day, outdoors if possible.
3. Water: Drinking the right amount of water.
4. Sunshine: Getting sunshine for vitamin D every day, even in the winter.
5. Temperance: Abstain from the bad, moderation for the good.
6. Air: Open your windows even in winter.
7. Rest: Get the right amount of sleep.
8. Trust in Jesus: Pray, study, and let God
9. Dress: Modest dress for health.
10. Words: Speak softly and kindly, never be vulgar.
11. Attitude: Don’t pout, express feelings of anger appropriately.
12. Hygiene: Washing and proper cleanliness
13. Service: Helping others
14. Posture: Sitting and standing the right way.

For more information read the following:

Do You Know God’s Proven Blueprint for Health?

Basic Principles of the Blueprint Healing Program

Basic Principles of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program

The Nutrition Principle of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program

The Exercise Principle of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program

The Water Principle of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program

The Sunshine Principle of the NEWSTART Complete Health Program

Bible Quotes

Matthew 6:22

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.*-

1 Corinthians 9:25

And every man that striveth for the mastery is TEMPERATE in all things…

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 

Philippians 3:19.

Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.

Proverbs 3:1–2

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:

And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.

Spirit of Prophecy Quotes (Ellen White)

Pure air, sunlight, abstemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet, the use of water, trust in divine power–these are the true remedies. Every person should have a knowledge of nature’s remedial agencies and how to apply them… {MH 127.2} } (Ellen White, Ministry of Healing, page 127, paragraph 2).

It is as truly a sin to violate the laws of our being as it is to break the Ten Commandments. To do either is to break God’s laws.  {CD 17.3} (Ellen White, Counsels on Diet and Foods, page 17, paragraph 3).

We should EDUCATE OURSELVES, not only TO LIVE IN HARMONY WITH THE LAWS OF HEALTH, but to teach others the better way… (CG 361.2) (Ellen White, Child Guidance, page 361, paragraph 2).

True religion and the laws of health go hand in hand… {7T 137.1} (Ellen White, Testimonies for the Church Volume 7, page 137, paragraph 1).

You are to apply the laws of life and health to your own case. In violating the laws of health…you misrepresent your maker… {KC 20.4} (Ellen White, The Kress Collection, page 20, paragraph 4).

Temperance

The light that the lord has given on this subject in his word is plain, and men will be tested and tried in many ways to see if they will heed it. Every church, every family, needs to be instructed in regard to Christian temperance…  (6T 378.2) (Ellen White, Testimonies for the Church Volume 6, page 378, paragraph 2).

…My message is, Educate, educate on the question of temperance.  1908. {Te 244.2) (Ellen White, Temperance, page 244, paragraph 2)

The TEMPERANCE question is to receive decided support from God’s people… {Te 249.1} (Ellen White, Temperance, page 249, paragraph 1)

Especially does the temperance reform demand the support of Christian workers. They should call attention to this work and make it a living issue. Everywhere they should present to the people the principles of true temperance… {MH 171.1} } (Ellen White, Ministry of Healing, page 171, paragraph 1).

Press home the TEMPERANCE question with all the force of the Holy Spirit’s unction… (Ev 534.3) (Ellen White, Evangelism, page 543, paragraph 3).

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