194
Healthful Living
1019. What word has God for those who ignore the light that
is shining abroad, and then ask to be prayed for that they may be
sanctified and healed?—The same word that he had for Cain: “If thou
doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? And if thou doest not well, sin
lieth at the door.”—
Unpublished Testimonies, August 25, 1897
.
Instruction
1020. Some, if they should regain their health, would indulge in
some heedless transgression of nature’s laws.—
Unpublished Testi-
monies
.
1021. We should first find out if the sick one has been withholding
tithes or has made trouble in the church.—
Unpublished Testimonies
.
1022. There are very many more than we imagine that are sick
mentally.... A sore, sick heart, a discouraged mind, needs mild treat-
ment, and it is through tender sympathy that this class of minds can be
directed to the Burden-Bearer, and if they can have faith that he will
have an interest in them, the cure of their diseased bodies and minds
[238]
will be sure.—
Testimonies for the Church 3:184
.
1023. After the physicians [of the Health Institute] have done what
they can in behalf of the sick, they ask God to work with their efforts,
and restore the suffering invalids to health. This he has done in some
cases in answer to the prayer of faith. And this he will continue to do,
if they are faithful, and put their trust in him.—
Testimonies for the
Church 2:184
.
1024. God does not work miracles where he has provided means
by which the work may be accomplished.—
The Review and Herald,
July 17, 1888
.
1025. Faith without intelligent works is dead, being alone. Faith
in the healing power of God will not save unless it is combined with
good works.—
Unpublished Testimonies, August 25, 1897
.
1026. God will not work a miracle to change natural causes which
you can control.—
The Signs of the Times, May 8, 1884
.
1027. Many would not endure the time of trial, and will therefore
be laid away.—
Unpublished Testimonies
.
1028. Where the way is clear for the offering up of prayer for the
sick, the case should be committed to the Lord in calm faith, not with
a storm of excitement. He alone is acquainted with the past life of