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Medical Ministry
among families and seek to awaken an interest in the truth. In almost
every community there are large numbers who do not attend any re-
ligious service. If they are reached by the gospel, is must be carried
to their homes. Often the relief of their physical needs is the only
avenue by which they can be approached. As missionary nurses care
for the sick and relieve the distress of the poor, they will find many
opportunities to pray with them, to read to them from God’s word, to
speak of the Saviour. They can pray with and for the helpless ones
who have not strength of will to control the appetites that passion
has degraded. They can bring a ray of hope into the lives of the
defeated and disheartened. Their unselfish love, manifested in acts
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of disinterested kindness, will make it easier for these suffering ones
to believe in the love of Christ.
With No Inducement of Praise or Compensation
Many have no faith in God and have lost confidence in man. But
they appreciate acts of sympathy and helpfulness. As they see one
with no inducement of earthly praise or compensation coming to
their homes, ministering to the sick, feeding the hungry, clothing
the naked, comforting the sad, and tenderly pointing all to Him of
whose love and pity the human worker is but the messenger—as
they see this, their hearts are touched. Gratitude springs up, faith
is kindled. They see that God cares for them, and as His word is
opened they are prepared to listen.—
The Review and Herald, May
9, 1912.
Efficiency and Power
The presenting of Bible principles by an intelligent physician
will have great weight with many people. There is efficiency and
power with one who can combine in his influence the work of a
physician and of a gospel minister. His work commends itself to the
good judgment of the people.—
Counsels on Health, 546
.
An Example of Healing and Soul-Winning Work
Christ has given us an example. He taught from the Scriptures
the gospel truths, and He also healed the afflicted ones who came