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Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
1963 -
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Ellen White visited a place called Otsego.
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On Friday evening she was encouraged to open the sabbath with a prayer. Her son Willie records.
“When a new thing is brought out in the medical work, I know from my knowledge of the Spirit of Prophecy whether it belongs in our system or not. If it does, I instantly adopt it, and advertise it, while the rest of the doctors are slowly feeling their way; and when they finally adopt it, I have five years' start of them. On the other hand, when the medical profession is swept off their feet by some new fad, if it does not fit the light we have received, I simply do not touch it. When the doctors finally discover their mistake, they wonder how it came that I did not get caught” (A Critique of the Book ‘Prophetess of Health’ (1976), pp. 16-17).
Care, and love.
The authors opens this part of the letter with love “beloved”. There is a strong sense of care for this person.
Prosper
Rare word - εὐοδόω, though a correct formation, 1 is rare outside the Bible, possibly not used at all prior to the LXX. The oldest example might be Soph. Oed. Col., 1435: σφῷν δʼ εὐοδοίη Ζεὺς τάδʼ εἰ τελεῖτέ μοι, with the sense “to show a good way,” “to lead on a good path,” “to guide well.”
εὐοδόω, though a correct formation,1 is rare outside the Bible, possibly not used at all prior to the LXX. The oldest example might be Soph. Oed. Col., 1435: σφῷν δʼ εὐοδοίη Ζεὺς τάδʼ εἰ τελεῖτέ μοι, with the sense “to show a good way,” “to lead on a good path,” “to guide well.”
1 Like the intrans. εὐοδέω, cf. Liddell-Scott and Pass., s.v., εὐοδόω derives from the adj. εὔοδος, which means “easy to travel” (e.g., Xen. An., 4, 8, 10), fig. “easy,” “without difficulty,” but also “favouring travel” (cf. the name for Pan, Ditt. Or., 38, 3; 70, 1; 71, 2, and in the pap., Preisigke Wört., I, 617, s.v.), εὔοδος, like the noun εὐοδία (“good way,” “smooth journey”), occurs in the LXX (→ 112). A later development is εὐόδωσισ; εὐοδιάζω and εὐοδιασμός also derive from εὐοδία.
Soph. Sophocles, of Athens (496–406 b.c.), the real poet of the Athens of Pericles, ed. A. C. Pearson, 1924.
Others suggest it goes further than just saying lead of a good path, but that the path is easy to travel, or that it is without difficulty.
Oed. Col. Oedipus Coloneus.
ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 109.
Wilhelm Michaelis, “Ὁδός, Ὁδηγός, Ὁδηγέω, Μεθοδία, Εἵσοδος, Ἔξοδος, Διέξοδος, Εὐοδόω,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 109.
Health - hygiaino
“to be free from disease”
She placed her hand on James Whites shoulder to pray, and then she was taken up in a vision.
Soul - psyche
“heart, soul, mind conscience” in total, life.
Turn with me to
Benjamin S. Davis, “Life,” ed. Douglas Mangum et al., Lexham Theological Wordbook, Lexham Bible Reference Series (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014).
But Paul went down, fell on him, and embracing him said, “Do not trouble yourselves, for his life is in him.”
This word may denote that which gives life (the life-principle) or life itself. For example, Paul uses the expression “for his psychē is in him” to express that the young man Eutychus in is still alive. When used in this way, it is not always clear whether psychē is material or immaterial. (Benjamin S. Davis, “Life,” ed. Douglas Mangum et al., Lexham Theological Wordbook, Lexham Bible Reference Series (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014).
This word may denote that which gives life (the life-principle) or life itself. For example, Paul uses the expression “for his psychē is in him” to express that the young man Eutychus in is still alive. When used in this way, it is not always clear whether psychē is material or immaterial. (Benjamin S. Davis, “Life,” ed. Douglas Mangum et al., Lexham Theological Wordbook, Lexham Bible Reference Series (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014).
This word may denote that which gives life (the life-principle) or life itself. For example, Paul uses the expression “for his psychē is in him” to express that the young man Eutychus in is still alive. When used in this way, it is not always clear whether psychē is material or immaterial. Note the connection between psychē and food in and . The word psychē is also used to denote the inner life of a human—the soul or the heart that produces a variety of internal human processes (; ; ). It is used in conjunction with “spirit” in to express the whole inner person, both “soul” and “spirit.” Lastly, the word may be used as a metonymy to describe the totality of a person (; ).
This word may denote that which gives life (the life-principle) or life itself. For example, Paul uses the expression “for his psychē is in him” to express that the young man Eutychus in Acts 20:10 is still alive. When used in this way, it is not always clear whether psychē is material or immaterial.
Benjamin S. Davis, “Life,” ed. Douglas Mangum et al., Lexham Theological Wordbook, Lexham Bible Reference Series (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014).
Benjamin S. Davis, “Life,” ed. Douglas Mangum et al., Lexham Theological Wordbook, Lexham Bible Reference Series (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014).
History of the Heath Message
History of the Heath Message
45 min vision
Known as the “Osseo Health Message”
The 4 main visions
Vision of Autumn 1848 (CT)Injurious effects of tobacco[tea and coffee]
Vision of February 12, 1854 (Brookfield, NY)Lack of hygiene among Sabbath-keepers. Control of appetite needed.
Vision of June 6, 1863 (Otsego, MI)
Care for health is a religious duty.
Most diseases caused by a violation of the laws of health.
Condemnation of various forms of intemperance: stimulating drinks (alcohol), tobacco, highly-spiced foods, overwork.
Vegetarianism is advocated for the first time.
Proper dietary habits necessary to control appetite.
Control of the mind is essential.
Natural remedies offered over drug medication: pure air, water, sunshine, physical exercise, adequate rest, fasting, proper nutrition. (Trust in God was added in 1885).
Personal hygiene.
Environmental concerns.
Health education urged.
Although these prescriptions are for all people, the vision was given specially for the White family.
Vision of December 25, 1865 (Rochester, NY)
Seventh-day Adventists should establish health-care institutions to provide spiritual and medical care to cure those already ill, and to instruct people in methods of preventive medicine.
not just curative but preventative methods
Not a unique to us, but driven by EGW & The SDA Church.
Ellen White’s health message was not always unique. Adventists were not always the first to teach certain aspects of healthful living.
Ellen White’s health message was not always unique. Adventists were not always the first to teach certain aspects of healthful living.
(though it is nevertheless true that, in certain areas, Ellen White was well in advance of the general thinking of her day). Ellen White is not proven to be a true prophet simply because of her advanced health/lifestyle counsels: Brigham Young, the Mormon leader who took his Latter Day Saints west to Utah in 1846, taught many of the same health principles that EGW taught-and, in some instances, a number of years before she wrote! Clara Barton (1821-1912), known as "The Angel of the Battlefield" during the American Civil War (1861-61) and later founder of the American Red Cross, also reportedly taught some of the same truths as EGW -- and, in certain instances, possibly earlier that EGW. Priority in the time of utterance neither qualifies nor disqualifies one as a prophet. (1) A prophet is proven true or false by whether or not his/her teachings-taken as a whole, and especially their theological teachings-harmonize with the Word of God ().
(though it is nevertheless true that, in certain areas, Ellen White was well in advance of the general thinking of her day). Ellen White is not proven to be a true prophet simply because of her advanced health/lifestyle counsels: Brigham Young, the Mormon leader who took his Latter Day Saints west to Utah in 1846, taught many of the same health principles that EGW taught-and, in some instances, a number of years before she wrote! Clara Barton (1821-1912), known as "The Angel of the Battlefield" during the American Civil War (1861-61) and later founder of the American Red Cross, also reportedly taught some of the same truths as EGW -- and, in certain instances, possibly earlier that EGW. Priority in the time of utterance neither qualifies nor disqualifies one as a prophet. (1) A prophet is proven true or false by whether or not his/her teachings-taken as a whole, and especially their theological teachings-harmonize with the Word of God (). (See Roger W. Coon, “Where Ellen White's Health Writings Unique?: Does a Prophet Have to say It First?," Adventist Review, April 8, pp. 16, 17.)
To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
(See Roger W. Coon, “Where Ellen White's Health Writings Unique?: Does a Prophet Have to say It First?," Adventist Review, April 8, pp. 16, 17.)
Uniqueness
What was unique about Ellen White’s health message is its philosophical and theological approach to health. She linked the Christian’s physical condition and the spiritual experience in a cause-effect relationship. She made healthful living a religious obligation, part of “present truth," as J. H. Waggoner pointed out in the RH of Aug. 7, 1866 (where he, too, made the point that Seventh-day Adventists were not always the earliest or first to teach certain health practices).
She linked the Christian’s physical condition and the spiritual experience in a cause-effect relationship.
The gift
“I have had great light from the Lord upon the subject of health reform. I did not seek this light; I did not study to obtain it; it was given to me by the Lord to give to others.” (Ms 29, 1897; cited in CD 493).
“I have had great light from the Lord upon the subject of health reform. I did not seek this light; I did not study to obtain it; it was given to me by the Lord to give to others.” (Ms 29, 1897; cited in CD 493)
Vision of Autumn 1848 (CT)Injurious effects of tobacco[tea and coffee]
Vision of February 12, 1854 (Brookfield, NY)Lack of hygiene among Sabbath-keepers. Control of appetite needed.
Injurious effects of tobacco
Vision of June 6, 1863 (Otsego, MI)
3. Vision of June 6, 1863 (Otsego, MI)
Care for health is a religious duty.
[tea and coffee]
a. Care for health is a religious duty.
Most diseases caused by a violation of the laws of health.
b. Most diseases caused by a violation of the laws of health.
Condemnation of various forms of intemperance: stimulating drinks (alcohol), tobacco, highly-spiced foods, overwork.
d. Vegetarianism is advocated for the first time.
Vegetarianism is advocated for the first time.
Proper dietary habits necessary to control appetite.
Proper dietary habits necessary to control appetite.
e. Proper dietary habits necessary to control appetite.
Control of the mind is essential.
f. Control of the mind is essential.
Natural remedies offered over drug medication: pure air, water, sunshine, physical exercise, adequate rest, fasting, proper nutrition. (Trust in God was added in 1885).
Personal hygiene.
h. Personal hygiene.
Environmental concerns.
i. Environmental concerns.
g. Natural remedies offered over drug medication: pure air, water, sunshine, physical exercise, adequate rest, fasting, proper nutrition. (Trust in God was added in 1885).
Health education urged.
j. Health education urged.
Although these prescriptions are for all people, the vision was given specially for the White family.
k. Although these prescriptions are for all people, the vision was given specially for the White family.
Vision of December 25, 1865 (Rochester, NY)
Seventh-day Adventists should establish health-care institutions to provide spiritual and medical care to cure those already ill, and to instruct people in methods of preventive medicine.
c. Condemnation of various forms of intemperance: stimulating drinks (alcohol), tobacco, highly-spiced foods, overwork
The Health message
The Health message
What is it?
What is it?
What is it?
To the delegates of the General Conference session of 1909, Ellen White wrote:
To the delegates of the General Conference session of 1909, Ellen White wrote:
"The health of the body is to be regarded as essential for growth in grace and the acquirement of an even temper. If the stomach is not properly cared for, the formation of an upright, moral character will be hindered. The brain and nerves are in sympathy with the stomach. Erroneous eating and drinking result in erroneous thinking and acting" (9T 160).
“Our physical health is maintained by that which we eat; if our appetites are not under the control of a sanctified mind, if we are not temperate in all our eating and drinking, we shall not be in a state of mental and physical soundness to study the word with a purpose to learn what saith the Scripture --what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Any unhealthful habit will produce an unhealthful condition in the system, and the delicate, living machinery of the stomach will be injured, and will not be able to do its work properly. The diet has much to do with the disposition to enter into temptation and commit sin.” (Ms 129, 1901 in CD 52)
“The body is the only medium through which the mind and the soul are developed for the upbuilding of character. Hence it is that the adversary of souls directs his temptations to the enfeebling and degrading of the physical powers. His success here means the surrender to evil of the whole being. The tendencies of our physical nature, unless under the dominion of a higher power, will surely work ruin and death” (MH 130).
It is not made to save us, but to encourage towards healthier choices in life. Ellen White knew we are not saved according to what we eat. Although he/she follows correct health practices as a "sacred duty," yet in the act of obeying nature's health laws and basic health principles, the Christian "earns" nothing toward his salvation and eternal life. Salvation is not a matter of eating and drinking ().
Although he/she follows correct health practices as a "sacred duty," yet in the act of obeying nature's health laws and basic health principles, the Christian "earns" nothing toward his salvation and eternal life.
Salvation is not a matter of eating and drinking ().
How I will present the health devotions.
Wholistic
Wholistic
The Otsego vision focused on the elements necessary for the progressive development of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Ellen White wrote, “Between the mind and the body there is a mysterious and wonderful relation.
Mind - Devotion, communicate, pray together, get to know each other.
Body - exercises, activity throughout the day.
Spirit - By our talks but more-so the evening seminars.
desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm. But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully,
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,
But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.
Simple
To understand
These foods, prepared in as simple and natural a manner as possible, are the most healthful and nourishing. They impart strength, power of endurance, and vigor of intellect that are not a orded by a more complex and stimulating diet.”24 At the same time, the nourishment of the body required a balanced approach to diet. A return to the original diet did not apply one rule for all. Ellen White cautioned, “But not all foods whole- some in themselves are equally suited to our needs under all circumstances. . . . Our diet should be suited to the season, to the climate in which we live, and to the occupation we follow.”25 Here, the selection of healthy and nutritious food should be guided by “sound judgment.” - 24 Ellen White, The Ministry of Healing (Nampa, ID: Paci c Press Pub. Assn., 1909), 296. 25 Ibid., 296, 297.)
Assn., 1909), 296. 25 Ibid., 296, 297.
The journey ahead
The journey ahead
familiar journey
same journey, new insight
new experience
looking forward to praying, discussing the importance and applications of the health message to different degrees.
“When a new thing is brought out in the medical work, I know from my knowledge of the Spirit of Prophecy whether it belongs in our system or not. If it does, I instantly adopt it, and advertise it, while the rest of the doctors are slowly feeling their way; and when they finally adopt it, I have five years' start of them. On the other hand, when the medical profession is swept off their feet by some new fad, if it does not fit the light we have received, I simply do not touch it. When the doctors finally discover their mistake, they wonder how it came that I did not get caught” (A Critique of the Book ‘Prophetess of Health’ (1976), pp. 16-17).