Faith and Practice
 

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Part I: Friends History, Belief, and Practice

Chapter 3—Faith in Action

E. Regard for Mind and Body

Scripture calls the body the temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, Friends encourage believers to dedicate their bodies to wholesome practices rather than to evil or unwholesome activities. Following are examples of wholesome practices:

• Recreation is essential to the mind and body and an uplift to the spirit. Refrain from amusements which may hinder or conflict with the life in Christ.

• Use propriety and modesty in attire. Refrain from trends that condone or foster sexual promiscuity or the absence of moral responsibility.

• Use medicines carefully, following the physician’s instructions. Refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages, habit-forming drugs, and tobacco.

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