The apostle utters these words of warning: “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof” (Romans 6:12). He urges us onward by telling us that “every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things” (1 Corinthians 9:25). He exhorts all who call themselves Christians to presents their bodies “a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God” (Romans 12:1). He says, “I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway” (1 Corinthians 9:27).—Testimonies for the Church 2:381 (1870). {2MCP 486.1}

Apostlen udtaler disse advarselsord: »Lad derfor ikke synden have herredømmet i jeres dødelige legeme, så I lyder dets lyster« (Rom 6,12) Han tilskynder os ved at fortælle os at »Enhver, der deltager i idrætskamp, er afholdende i alt.« (1. Kor 9,25) Han formaner alle som kalder sig kristne »til at bringe jeres legemer som et levende, helligt, Gud velbehageligt offer.« (Rom 12,1) Han siger at »jeg er hård mod mit legeme og holder det i ave, for at ikke jeg, der har prædiket for andre, selv skal blive forkastet.« (1. Kor 9,27). — Vidnesbyrd for menigheden 2:381 (1870).