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Medical Ministry
hand. Samuel was a mere child when the Lord used him to do a
good and gracious work....
Building a Character for Eternity
Because some serve on the enemy’s side, all need not forsake the
Lord. Gather to your soul the light of the word of God. Remember
that day by day you are building character for time and for eternity.
The teaching of the Bible in regard to character building is very
explicit. “Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of
the Lord Jesus.” Place yourself under His control, and then ask for
His protecting power. He gave His life for you. Do not cause Him
sorrow. Be guarded in all that you say and do. Christ wants you
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to be to other young men His representative, His delegated gospel
medical missionary.
Remember that in your life religion is not to be merely one
influence among others. It is to be an influence dominating all
others. Be strictly temperate. Resist every temptation. Make no
concessions to the wily foe. Listen not to the suggestions that he
puts into the mouths of men and women. You have a victory to win.
You have nobility of character to gain; but this you cannot gain while
you are depressed and discouraged by failure. Break the bands with
which Satan has bound you. There is no need for you to be his slave.
“Ye are My friends,” Christ said, “if ye do whatsoever I command
you.”
Jesus loves you, and He has given me a message for you. His
great heart of infinite tenderness yearns over you. He sends you
the message that you may recover yourself from the snare of the
enemy. You may regain your self-respect. You may stand where you
regard yourself, not as a failure, but as a conqueror, in and through
the uplifting influence of the Spirit of God. Take hold of the hand of
Christ, and do not let it go.
You may be a great blessing to others if you will give yourself
unreservedly to the Lord’s service. Power from on high will be given
you if you will take your position on the Lord’s side. Through Christ
you can escape the corruption that is in the world through lust, and
be a noble example of what Christ can do for those who cooperate
with Him.