The opinion which prevails in some classes of society, that religion is not conductive to health or to happiness in this life, is one of the most mischievous of errors. The Scripture says: "The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied." Proverbs 19:23. "What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it." Psalm 34:12-14. The words of wisdom "are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh." Proverbs 4:22.

I visse befolkningskredse har man den opfattelse, at religion ikke bidrager til at fremme sundheden og lykken her i livet. Det er en meget, meget stor fejltagelse. Skriften siger: "Herrens frygt er vej til liv, man hviler mæt og frygter ej ondt." Ord. 19, 23. "Om nogen attrår liv og ønsker sig dage for at skue lykke, så var din tunge for ondt, dine læber fra at tale svig; hold dig fra ondt og øv godt, søg fred og jag derefter." Sl. 34, 13-15. Visdommens ord er "liv for dem, der finder det, helse for alt deres kød". Ord. 4, 22.