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Medical Ministry
Are not the principles here brought to view often overlooked?
The amount of evil that might be avoided by following them is by no
means small: for sometimes the hearts of persecutors are susceptible
of divine impressions, as was the heart of the apostle Paul before
his conversion. It is always best to endeavor to carry out the whole
will of God as He has specified. He will take care of the results.—
Manuscript 148, 1902
Zeal and Perseverance in Medical Missionary Work
Could I arouse our people to Christian effort, could I lead them
to engage in medical missionary work with holy zeal and divine
perseverance, not in a few places, but in every place, putting forth
personal effort for those out of the fold, how grateful I should be!
This is true missionary work. In some places it is attended with
little success, apparently; but again, the Lord opens the way, and
signal success attends the effort. Words are spoken which are as
nails fastened in a sure place. Angels from heaven cooperate with
human instrumentalities, and sinners are won to the Saviour.—
Letter
43, 1903
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In Excellent Company
The spirit of persecution will not be excited against those who
have no connection with God, and so have no moral strength. It
will be aroused against the faithful ones, who make no concessions
to the world and will not be swayed by its opinions, its favor, or
its opposition. A religion that bears a living testimony in favor of
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holiness, and that rebukes pride, selfishness, avarice, and fashionable
sins, will be hated by the world and by superficial Christians.... When
you suffer reproach and persecution you are in excellent company;
for Jesus endured it all, and much more. If you are faithful sentinels
for God, these things are a compliment to you. It is the heroic souls,
who will be true if they stand alone, who will win the imperishable
crown.—
The Youth’s Instructor, May 28, 1884