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Missionary before his patients. If those who are suffering can be
impressed with the fact that Christ is their sympathizing, compas-
sionate Saviour, they will have rest of mind, which is so essential to
recovery of health.
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Importance of Bible Study
If medical students will study the word of God diligently, they
will be far better prepared to understand their other studies; for
enlightenment always comes from an earnest study of the word of
God. Nothing else will so help to give them a retentive memory
as a study of the Scriptures. Let our medical missionary workers
understand that the more they become acquainted with God and with
Christ, and the more they become acquainted with Bible history, the
better prepared will they be to do their work.
Faithful teachers should be placed in charge of the Bible classes,
teachers who will strive to make the students understand their
lessons, not by explaining everything to them, but by requiring
them to explain clearly every passage they read. Let these teachers
remember that little good is accomplished by skimming over the
surface of the word. Thoughtful investigation and earnest, taxing
study are necessary to an understanding of this word.
Christ, the great Medical Missionary, came to this world at
infinite sacrifice, to teach men and women the lessons that would
enable them to know God aright. He lived a perfect life, setting an
example that all may safely follow. Let our medical students study
the lessons that Christ has given. It is essential that they have a clear
understanding of these lessons. It would be a fearful mistake for
them to neglect the study of God’s word for a study of theories which
are misleading, which divert minds from the words of Christ to the
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fallacies of human production. God would have all who profess to
be gospel medical missionaries learn diligently the lessons of the
Great Teacher. This they must do if they would find rest and peace.
Learning of Christ, their hearts will be filled with the peace that He
alone can give.
Make the Bible the man of your counsel. Your acquaintance with
it will grow rapidly if you keep your minds free from the rubbish of
the world. The more the Bible is studied, the deeper will be your