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Section 4—Our Medical College
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the interests of others, will barricade the soul with heavenly prin-
ciples. God will not be unmindful of our struggles to maintain the
truth. When we place every word that proceeds out of the mouth of
God above worldly policy, above all the assertions of erring, failing
men, we shall be guided into every good and holy way.
The Christian physician, in his acceptance of the truth by his
baptismal vows, has pledged himself to represent Christ, the Physi-
cian in chief. But if he does not keep strict guard over himself, if
he allows the barriers against sin to be broken down, Satan will
overcome him with specious temptations. There will be a blemish
in his character that by its evil influence will mold other minds. The
moral palsy of sin will not only destroy the soul of the one who
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departs from strict principles, but will have the power to reproduce
in others the same evil.
Be Steadfast
It is not safe to be occasional Christians. We must be Christlike
in our actions all the time. Then, through grace, we are safe for
time and for eternity. The experimental knowledge of the power of
grace received in times of trial is of more value than gold or silver.
It confirms the faith of the trusting, believing one. The assurance
that Jesus is to him an ever-present Helper gives him a boldness that
enables him to take God at His word, and trust Him with unwavering
faith under the most trying circumstances.
Our only security against falling into sin is to keep ourselves
constantly under the molding influence of the Holy Spirit, at the
same time engaging actively in the cause of truth and righteousness,
discharging every God-given duty, but taking no burden that God
has not laid upon us. Physicians and medical students must stand
firm under the banner of the third angel’s message, fighting the good
fight of faith perseveringly and successfully, relying not on their
own wisdom, but on the wisdom of God, putting on the heavenly
armor, the equipment of God’s word, never forgetting that they have
a Leader who never has been and never can be overcome by evil.