House-to-House Work
Those who engage in house-to-house labor will find opportunities
for ministry in many lines. They should pray for the sick and should
do all in their power to relieve them from suffering. They should work
among the lowly, the poor, and the oppressed. We should pray for
and with the helpless ones who have not strength of will to control
the appetites that passion has degraded. Earnest, persevering effort
must be made for the salvation of those in whose hearts an interest is
awakened. Many can be reached only through acts of disinterested
kindness. Their physical wants must first be relieved. As they see
evidence of our unselfish love, it will be easier for them to believe in
the love of Christ.
Missionary nurses are best qualified for this work, but others should
be connected with them. These, although not specially educated and
trained in nursing, can learn from their fellow workers the best manner
of labor.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:83, 84
(1900).
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