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Section 11—The Sanitarium Family
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gospel attractive. As followers of Christ, they should seek to make
the most favorable impression of the religion they profess, and to
inspire noble thoughts. Some will be affected by their influence for
time and for eternity.
In the work of helping others, we may gain most precious vic-
tories. We should devote ourselves with untiring zeal, with earnest
fidelity, with self-denial, and with patience, to the work of helping
those who need to develop. Kind, encouraging words will do won-
ders. There are many who, if a constant, cheerful effort is put forth
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in their behalf, without faultfinding or chiding, will show themselves
susceptible of improvement. The less we criticize others, the greater
will be our influence over them for good. To many, frequent, positive
admonitions will do more harm than good. Let Christlike kindness
be enjoined upon all.
There is a science in dealing with those who seem especially
weak. If we would teach others, we ourselves must first learn of
Christ. We need broad views, that we may do true medical mission-
ary work, and show tact in dealing with minds.
Those who are really the least in need of help are likely to receive
the most of our attention. But we need to show special wisdom in
dealing with those who seem inconsiderate and thoughtless. Some
do not comprehend the sacredness of the work of God. Those of
the least ability, the thoughtless, and even the indolent, especially
demand careful, prayerful consideration. We must exercise tact in
dealing with those who seem to be ignorant and out of the way. By
persevering effort in their behalf, we must help them to become
useful in the Lord’s work. They will respond readily to a patient,
tender, loving interest.
We are to cooperate with the Lord Jesus in restoring the inef-
ficient and the erring to intelligence and purity. This work ranks
equally in importance with the work of the gospel ministry. We are
called upon by God to manifest an untiring, patient interest in the
salvation of those who need divine polishing.—
Letter 113, 1905
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Dealing with the Unreasonable
When you jostle against the elements manifested by those who
have no Bible religion, but only a profession, do not forget that you