Cleanliness

[Thompson, Darryl]

Cleanliness 

     Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith,
having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies
washed with pure water. Heb. 10:22  

     Scrupulous cleanliness is essential to both physical and mental
health. Impurities are constantly thrown off from the body through the
skin. Its millions of pores are quickly clogged unless kept clean by
frequent bathing, and the impurities which should pass off through the
skin become an additional burden to the other eliminating organs. . . .
A bath, properly taken, fortifies against cold, because it improves the
circulation; the blood is brought to the surface, and a more easy and
regular flow is obtained. The mind and the body are alike invigorated.
The muscles become more flexible, the intellect is made brighter. The
bath is a soother of the nerves.  

     Teach the little ones that God is not pleased to see them with
unclean bodies and untidy, torn garments. . . . Having the clothing neat
and clean will be one means of keeping the thoughts pure and sweet. . .
. Especially should every article which comes in contact with the skin
be kept clean.  

     Truth never places her delicate feet in a path of uncleanness or
impurity. . . . He who was so particular that the children of Israel
should cherish habits of cleanliness will not sanction any impurity in
the homes of His people today. God looks with disfavor on uncleanness of
any kind.  

     Unclean, neglected corners in the house will tend to make impure,
neglected corners in the soul.  

     Perfect cleanliness, plenty of sunlight, careful attention to
sanitation in every detail of the home life, are essential to freedom
from disease and to the cheerfulness and vigor of the inmates of the
home.  

     Heaven is pure and holy, and those who pass through the gates of
the city of God must here be clothed with inward and outward purity. 

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