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Chapter 47—Mental Hygiene

Immutable Laws —Right physical habits promote mental superiority. Intellectual power, physical strength, and longevity depend upon immutable laws.— Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 28, (1890). ( Counsels on Diet and Foods, 29 .)

Many of the diseases from which men suffer are the result of mental depression.— The Ministry of Healing, 241 (1905) .

Mental culture is what we, as a people, need and what we must have in order to meet the demands of the time.— Testimonies for the Church 4:414 .

Injury to Health Weakens Moral Powers —Whatever injures the health not only lessens physical vigor but tends to weaken the mental and moral powers.— The Ministry of Healing, 128 (1905) .

Debilitating Practices to Be Avoided —Every practice that weakens physical or mental strength unfits man for the service of his Creator.— The Great Controversy, 473 (1885) .

A resolute purpose, persistent industry, and careful economy of time, will enable men to acquire knowledge and mental discipline which will qualify them for almost any position of influence and usefulness.— Christ's Object Lessons, 334 .

The pleasure of doing good to others imparts a glow to the feelings which flashes through the nerves, quickens the circulation of the blood, and induces mental and physical health.— Testimonies for the Church 4:56 .

Electric Power Vitalizes Whole System —The electric power of the brain, promoted by mental activity, vitalizes the whole system, and is thus an invaluable aid in resisting disease.— Education, 197 (1903) .

Development the Result of Effort —Children should be taught that development of both mental and the physical powers rests with themselves; it is the result of effort.— The Signs of the Times, February 9, 1882. ( Child Guidance, 206 .)