But
for the grace of God and Bible conviction that has constantly mounted for
ten years, I would with fear and trembling pick up my pen to write this
book. I make no claims to enticing words of men's wisdom, but trust that in
the demonstration of the Spirit and power, we may write a very practical and
helpful book. All I ask as I humbly begin this book, being confident that I
have been forced to the very faucets of faith, is that it mean as much to
you in its eternal truths as it has to me.
To me, it has been the difference between life and death and between at
least a measure of success and failure. I am also aware of the thought that
the truth of this book shall invoke the wrath of some and the
misunderstanding of many. The medical doctor could raise a question to whom
I would answer, "I thank thee, 0 Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
because Thou has hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast
revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in Thy
sight," Matthew 11:25-26.
I Corinthians 1:26-29, "For ye see your calling, brethren, how that
not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are
called: but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the
wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the
things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are
despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought
things that are: That no flesh should glory in His presence."
I Corinthians 2:10-14, "But God hath revealed them unto us by His
Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
For what man knoweth the THINGS of a man, save the spirit of man which is in
him? Even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we
have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God;
that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which
things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but
which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they
are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are
spiritually discerned."
The preacher may say that we have left our field and yet, I Corinthians
3:16-17 says, "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the
Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him
shall God destroy. for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are."
I Corinthians 4:4, "For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby
justified: but He that judgeth me is the Lord." I Corinthians 6:19-20, "What?
know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you,
which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a
price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are
God's." I Corinthians 10:31, "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or
whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
Now, my friend, if we do not know what to eat or what to drink, how can
we do all to the glory of God? God has seen to it that the best of things in
life are free and simple. Sunshine and fresh air are free and easily
accessible and yet, absolutely necessary to life. Love and friendship cost
nothing, but are essential to joy and happiness.
The other reason I write this book is because for ten years, its truth
has worked in my own life and ministry. After thirty-five years of sickness,
two operations, treatment for ulcers and many lost days, weeks, and months,
it is a sin for me to get sick when there is a way to stay well. We've just
gone through an epidemic and scourge of flu, second to that of World War I.
With all the doctors and hospitals and miracle drugs, there still seems
to be no cure for the common cold and flu and pneumonia. Think of the loss
of time of pupils and parents and also the expense for medicine and hospital
bills!
As I begin the first chapter in this book, I ask you to grant me two
requests. First, give me an open mind, and second, give me credit for
sincerely trying to write a book that will be practical and helpful to you
and your whole family. Someone has said that success is learning to do what
you don't like to do. Well, after this book is written, I'm bound to be a
success!
