SUMMARY

“A Time for Temperance”Te-SG 59.1

You who have read and studied this inspired counsel will agree that this is indeed a time for temperance. Never before has the world so openly and bluntly vaunted the way of self, with its cravings and false desires.Te-SG 59.2

Seventh-day Adventists have been raised up for just such a time as this--to be the champions of temperance, to reveal by precept and example real life through Christ Jesus. Thus God will have a pure and holy people who will reflect His image through His grace. “The great subject of reform is to be agitated, and the public mind is to be stirred. Temperance in all things is to be connected with the message . . .” TE, p. 238. For this reason the call is, “We want everyone to be a temperance worker.” TE, p. 236. Here is a major ministry for every layman. Here is your opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the study of this book.Te-SG 59.3

Your church temperance department and its leaders stand ready to work with you in harmony with these principles and programs to achieve God’s design for mankind.Te-SG 59.4

Please continue to read, study, and witness. For further information, request the Temperance Department [now Health Ministries Department] catalogue, which outlines leaflets, books, films, teaching aids, posters, and many other avenues for temperance ministry. May the Lord richly bless you in your commitment.Te-SG 59.5

Ernest H. J. Steed, Director
Temperance Department
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists