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Medical Ministry
Cooperation with the Great Physician
Intemperance and ungodliness are increasing everywhere. The
work of temperance must begin in our own hearts. And the work
of the physician must begin in an understanding of the works and
teachings of the Great Physician. Christ left the courts of heaven
that He might minister to the sick and suffering of earth. We must
cooperate with the Chief of physicians, walking in all humility of
mind before Him. Then the Lord will bless our earnest efforts to
relieve suffering humanity. It is not by the use of poisonous drugs
that this will be done, but by the use of simple remedies. We should
seek to correct false habits and practices, and teach the lessons of
self-denial. The indulgence of appetite is the greatest evil with which
we have to contend.
The truth brought to light by Christ teaches that humanity,
through obedience to the truth as it is in Jesus, may realize power to
overcome the corruptions that are in the world through lust. Through
living faith in the merits of Christ the soul may be converted and
transformed into Christlikeness. Angels of God will be by the side
of those who in humbleness of mind learn daily the lessons taught
by Christ—
Letter 140, 1909
.
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For Further Study
Loma Linda College of Evangelists
:
Testimonies for the Church 9:173-178
.
The Workers to Be Trained at Loma Linda
:
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 465-471
.
Students to Cooperate With Church and Ministry
:
Counsels on Health, 516, 517
(
Testimonies for the Church 6:291
).
Importance of Bible Study by Medical Students
:
Counsels on Health, 369-37
;
Testimonies for the Church 8:156, 157
.
Integrity Among Medical Students
:
Counsels on Health, 328, 329
.