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Section 3—The Christian Physician and His Work
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line, precept upon precept; he is to moisten this instruction with his
tears and make it strong with his prayers, that souls may be saved
from death....
In their work of dealing with disease and death, physicians are
in danger of losing the solemn reality of the future of the soul. In
their earnest, feverish anxiety to avert the peril of the body, there
is danger that they will neglect the peril of the soul. I would say to
you, Be on your guard; for you must meet your dying ones before
the judgment seat of Christ.—
Letter 120, 1901
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Evangelistic Duties
Our physicians need a deeper insight into the evangelistic work
that God expects them to do. Let them remember that if they do
not work for the healing of the soul as well as for the healing of
the body, they are not following the example of the great Medical
Missionary. Let them study the word of God diligently, that they
may be familiar with its promises and may be able, in tenderness and
love, to point sinners to the Great Healer. It was to bring spiritual
as well as physical healing to the sick that our sanitariums were
established.
The physician is to be a constant receiver of the grace of Christ.
He is to remember that the God-fearing physician is authorized to
regard himself as a laborer together with God. The Saviour is willing
to help all who call upon Him for wisdom and clearness of thought.
And who needs wisdom and clearness of thought more than the
physician, upon whose decision so much depends?
The Lord would have our physicians cooperate with Him in their
treatment of the sick, showing more faith and using fewer drugs.
Let us rely upon God. Our faith is feeble, and our hearts remain
unchanged. God would have a change take place. He says, “A new
heart also will I give you.” When this promise is fulfilled to the
people of God, the condition of things will be very different from
what it now is.—
Manuscript 14, 1904.