Counsels on Health -- Study Guide
Section IV — Outdoor Life And Physical Activity
Pages 162-202
1. What example did Jesus give us regarding daily activity? (162:1)
CH-SG 12.1
2. How did Jesus begin His day? (162:1)
CH-SG 12.2
3. What is “effectual preparation for all labor for God”? (163:2)
CH-SG 12.3
4. What are some of the benefits of nature study? (164:3)
CH-SG 12.4
5. Christ’s parables are the Sabbath have what similar purpose? (165:1)
CH-SG 12.5
6. How can our daily labor remind us of our Creator? (165:2)
CH-SG 12.6
7. “_____ is God’s physician.” (170:1) Discuss. CH-SG 12.7
8. “There are life-giving __________in the balsam of the __ ___, in the _____of the _____ and the _____.” (170:2) CH-SG 12.8
9. What is the chief reason many become invalids? (173:1)
CH-SG 12.9
10. “More people die for want of _____than through _____ _____; very many more ________ out than __ out.” (173:2) CH-SG 12.10
11. What surroundings are the most favorable for recovery from sickness and preservation of health? (174:2)
CH-SG 12.11
12. The ideal is for parents to be their children’s only teaches until what age? (177:1) Discuss. CH-SG 12.12
13. “In order to _____the _____of the mind _____, and _____should be _____in the schools.” (179:1) CH-SG 12.13
14. What practical training is suggested for young people in our schools? Does this counsel still apply today?(180:1, 180:2)
CH-SG 12.14
15. What are the dangers of limiting ourselves either to manual labor or intellectual activity exclusively? (181:1-182:0)
CH-SG 12.15
16. What skill is placed higher than copyist, dressmaker, or music teacher? Why? (183:1)
CH-SG 12.16
17. What are some of the dangers in physical inactivity? (184, 185)
CH-SG 12.17
18. The richest possession that mortals can have is _____. (186:1) CH-SG 12.18
19. How can riches become a curse for children of wealthy parents? (186:2)
CH-SG 12.19
20. How can poverty be a blessing? (187:1)
CH-SG 12.20
21. What caution is given regarding gymnastic exercises? (189:1)
CH-SG 13.1
22. What cautions are given regarding the playing of games? (189:2, 189:3)
CH-SG 13.2
23. Discuss the word “excess” as used for games. (189)
CH-SG 13.3
24. Times of recreation are best when they are “seasons of true up-building for _______ and _______ and _____.” (190:3) CH-SG 13.4
25. Why is recreation of greatest value to students when done with teachers? (191:1)
CH-SG 13.5
26. What “double benefit” will result from recreation that is helpful to others? (191:2)
CH-SG 13.6
27. How may true recreation be a safeguard against evil? (192:3)
CH-SG 13.7
28. Why do some ministers have poor health? (193:1)
CH-SG 13.8
29. Discuss the following statement: “It is not essential to our salvation, nor for the glory of God to keep the mind laboring constantly and excessively, even upon religious themes.” (195:1)
CH-SG 13.9
30. Discuss the following principles dealing with some amusements (195:1)
CH-SG 13.10
31. “Open the door for great evil,” “not beneficial in their tendency,” “have an exciting influence,” “producing in some minds a passion . . . leading to gambling,” “dissipation.” CH-SG 13.11
32. How should we relate to holidays? Discuss. (195:2, 195:3)
CH-SG 13.12
33. What are some of the benefits of sunshine? (196:2)
CH-SG 13.13
34. List and discuss some of the reasons card playing is an inappropriate activity for the Christian. (197:2)
CH-SG 13.14
35. What are some of the dangers of the theater? (198:1)
CH-SG 13.15