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Medical Ministry
work entirely, broken down because they have tried to carry too
heavy a load. My brother, it is right for you to make the best use
of the advantages given you of God in earnest efforts for the relief
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of suffering and for the saving of souls. But do not sacrifice your
health.
We have a calling as much higher than common, selfish interests
as the heavens are higher than the earth. But this thought should
not lead the willing, hardworking servants of God to carry all the
burdens they can possibly bear, without periods of rest.
How grand it would be if among all who were engaged in carry-
ing out God’s wonderful plan for the salvation of souls, there were
no idlers! How much more would be accomplished if everyone
would say, “God holds me accountable to be wide-awake, and to let
my efforts speak in favor of the truth I profess to believe! I am to be
a practical worker, not a daydreamer.” It is because there are so many
daydreamers that true workers have to carry double burdens.—
Letter
291, 1904
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Breaking Under the Strain
I hear of workers whose health is breaking down under the strain
of the burdens they are bearing. This ought not to be. God desires
us to remember that we are mortal. We are not to embrace too much
in our work. We are not to keep ourselves under such a strain that
our physical and mental powers shall be used threadbare.
More workers are needed, that some of the burdens may be
removed from some of those who are now so heavily loaded down.
The Lord wants those who have gained an experience in His service
to be educators. We are to be learners in the school of Christ, that
we may teach others, and that we may plan wisely for the carrying
forward of God’s work.—
Manuscript 71, 1903.
The Physician to Conserve Strength
Some who have chosen the medical profession are too easily led
away from the duties resting upon the physicians. Some by misuse
enfeeble their powers, so that they cannot render to God perfect
service. They place themselves where they cannot act with vigor,