218
Healthful Living
and how to prevent disease by a wise use of heaven’s remedies,—pure
water, air, and diet.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:490
.
The Physician’s Relation to Society
1131. If he does the work enjoined upon him by the Ruler of the
universe, he will protest against iniquity in every form and in every
degree; he will exert his authority and influence on the side of self-
denial and strict, undeviating obedience to the just requirements of
God.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:441
.
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1132. Such a physician will possess a heaven-born dignity, and
will be a powerful agent for good in the world. Although he may not
be appreciated by those who have no connection with God, yet he will
be honored of Heaven. In God’s sight he will be more precious than
gold, even the gold of Ophir.—
Ibid
.
1133. If you are a Christian and a competent physician, you are
qualified to do tenfold more good as a missionary for God than if
you were to go forth merely as a preacher of the word.—
The Medical
Missionary, 216
.
1134. While brought in contact with the world, you should be on
your guard that you do not seek too ardently for the applause of men,
and live for their opinion.—
Testimonies for the Church 4:568
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