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Medical Ministry
assumed human nature to make it possible for man to be a partaker
of the divine nature.
The physician who strives to represent Christ will not assume
prerogatives that the Master has not given him. He will not seek
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to rule over his fellowmen. He will remember that he is a laborer
together with God. In spirit and word and act he will represent the
Unseen One.—
Manuscript 136, 1902.
Give Heed to Soul-Winning Effort
There are ministerial duties devolving upon the head physicians
of our sanitariums outside of the purely medical work. They must
give heed to the urgent calls that come for soul-winning efforts.
Every jot of influence that the Lord has given them is to be used for
Him. Our medical superintendents should so live and labor as to be
recognized as men who place their trust in God, men who fear the
Lord and depend upon His divine power.—
Letter 158, 1909
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Daily Efforts in Soul Winning
Our faith in eternal realities is weak, our sense of duty small, in
view of the opportunities that we have to point souls to the Saviour
as their only hope. We are not to be cold and indifferent in regard to
giving efficacious remedies for the healing of the soul. It is our duty
to make known the truth, not in our own strength, but in the strong
faith, assurance, and confidence that God imparts.
In our sanitariums no day should be allowed to pass without
something being done for the salvation of souls. We are to offer
special prayers for the sick, both when with them and when away
from them. Then when they inquire about the remedy for sin, our
own souls, softened by the Holy Spirit, will be all aglow with a
desire to help them give their hearts to God....
Faithful Service
All the nurses and helpers are to give treatments and perform
other kinds of service in such a delicate, reverential way—and withal
so solidly, thoroughly, and cheerfully—that the sanitarium will prove
a haven of rest.