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People have been suffering from illness and plague ever since. Some think that these are signs of God's wrath and that He brings them to punish the wicked. Through careful observation and careful research over the centuries it has been discovered that these are usually small creatures living around us.

Medical researchers have found that mice, cockroaches, flies, and mosquitoes can carry the disease. They also found that the disease was often more easily spread due to a lack of human hygiene. Therefore, it appears that cleanliness can mean life or death.

Of course, the standard of hygiene varies, depending on the custom and the situation. It is really a challenge to be clean in areas where there is not enough water supply or a neat post office. However, God gave the ancient Israelites instructions on hygiene while traveling in the wilderness — a place where cleanliness was very difficult!

Why is cleanliness important to God? What is a reasonable point about hygiene? What simple steps can you and your family take to prevent illness?

Individual Family Membership is important

As Max's mother said, every member of the family is responsible for cleanliness. From time to time, some families talk to discuss their needs and what they can do, both indoors and out. It also unites the family and serves as a reminder to each other to fulfill their responsibility for the good of the whole family. For example, a mother might explain to older children why they should wash their hands after using the toilet, handling things like money, and before eating. That way, these children can be sure that their younger siblings will do the same.

Various household chores can be assigned to each family member. The family may decide to clean the house weekly and schedule the entire house once or twice a year. But it is also important to pay attention to the outside of the home. Conservationist Stewart L. Udall said of the United States: “We live in a land that is increasingly depressing, depressing, and overcrowded, with the environment being polluted daily by pollution and noise and damage [caused by various elements]. ”

Do you feel the same way about your surroundings? In ancient times and even in some Central African towns today, an advertiser in the town blew a bell to capture people's attention. In a loud voice, he reminded the citizens to clean up — clean the sewer (canals), wash the trees, pull the weeds, and dispose of the garbage.

Waste disposal is a global problem and is very difficult to solve for many governments. Some towns are irregular in collecting garbage, so they are piling up on the streets. Citizens can be invited to help. As good citizens, Christians are the first to obey the laws of the government without complaining. (Romans 13: 3, 5-7) True Christians are willing to do more than they are asked to do in this regard. They want a clean environment and are committed to cleaning, not always needing the public in the town to remind them. They know that cleanliness is a testament to their good training and their responsibility. It begins with individuals and families. Being clean at home will lead to better health and, overall, a cleaner community.

Personal Cleanliness Brings Honor to Our Creator.

A clean and dignified appearance is a part of our worship that often draws attention to others. For example, a group of about 15 young men and women entered a restaurant after attending a convention of Jehovah's Witnesses in Toulouse, France. An elderly couple also eats at that restaurant. They hope their marriage will be noisy and chaotic. But they admired the fine conduct and conversation of these well-dressed young men. When the group left, the couple commended them for their good behavior and told one of the youth that such behavior was rare at this time.

Visitors to the branch offices of Jehovah's Witnesses, as well as their printing press and facilities where volunteers live, often admire the cleanliness of these facilities. Volunteers working and living in these areas should be clean and regularly bathed. Using deodorants and perfumes is not enough to keep the body clean. When these volunteers, who are full-time ministers, preach at night or at the end of the week with their neighbors, their clean appearance has a positive effect on their message to the people.

“Be Clean for our God”

Christians are urged to “become imitators of God.” (Ephesians 5: 1) The prophet Isaiah reports a vision in which angels describe the Creator as “Holy, holy, holy.” (Isaiah 6: 3) This description emphasizes God's ultimate purity and cleanliness. For this reason, God requires all of his servants to be holy and clean. “Be holy, because I am holy,” he told them. — 1 Peter 1:16.

The Bible encourages Christians to “dress modestly.” (1 Timothy 2: 9, King James Version) It is not surprising that in the book of Revelation, "bright, chaste, fine linen" is said to depict the righteous acts of the saints in the sight of God . (Revelation 19: 8) On the other hand, sin is often described in the Scriptures as blemish or filth. — Proverbs 15:26; Isaiah 1:16; James 1:27.

Today, millions live in areas where it is difficult to remain physically, morally, and spiritually clean. All of these problems will be solved once God has “created all things before.” (Revelation 21: 5) When that promise is fulfilled, all forms of uncleanness will be gone forever.

God demands Cleanliness

While traveling in the wilderness, the Israelites were strictly instructed to bury manure. (Deuteronomy 23: 12-14) The size of the camp of Israel must have been tedious, but it certainly helped to prevent diseases such as typhoid and cholera.

The people were ordered to wash or destroy anything that had been contaminated by a dead body. Although they did not understand the cause, it helped the Israelites to prevent infection and disease. — Leviticus 11: 32-38.

Priests must wash their hands and feet before performing their duties in the tabernacle. It may not be easy to fill the brass wash, the water container for their washing, but they should do so since the washing is strictly ordered. — Exodus 30: 17-21.

Reminders From A Doctor

Water is essential for our survival, but we may become sick or die from polluted water. In an interview, Dr. J. Mbangue Lobe, chief medical officer of the medical department of the port of Douala, Cameroon, provided some practical suggestions.

"If you doubt the water you drink, boil it first." But he warned: “It is not wrong to use bleach or other chemicals but it can be dangerous if used improperly. Always wash and wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet. The soap is cheap, so it can be bought even for the poor. Always wash your clothes, and use warm water to wash your clothes if you have skin problems. ”

“The whole family should keep clean in and out of the house,” the doctor said. "The toilets are often neglected, so the cockroaches and flies can easily be avoided." She also warned children: “Be careful in bathing in small streams in your community. It is full of harmful germs. Clean your body at night when you get home before bed, brush your teeth at night, and use sleep apnea. ” At the heart of everything he said was to plan and take the necessary steps to avoid future problems.