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Medical Ministry
Victory
The strength and grace of God have been provided at an infinite
sacrifice, that men might be victorious over Satan’s suggestions and
temptations and come forth unsullied. The life, the words, and the
deportment are the most forcible argument, the most solemn appeal,
to the careless, irreverent, and skeptical. Let the life and character
be the strong argument for Christianity; then men will be compelled
to take knowledge of you that you have been with Jesus and have
learned of Him.
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Let not medical students be deceived by the wiles of the devil
or by any of his cunning pretexts which so many adopt to beguile
and ensnare. Stand firm to principle. At every step inquire, “What
saith the Lord?” Say firmly, “I will follow the light. I will respect
and honor the Majesty of truth.”
Especially should those who are studying medicine in the schools
of the world guard against contamination from the evil influences
with which they are constantly surrounded. When their instructors
are worldly wisemen, and their fellow students infidels who have no
serious thought of God, even Christians of experience are in danger
of being influenced by these irreligious associations. Nevertheless,
some have gone through the medical course and have remained true
to principle. They would not continue their studies on the Sabbath;
and they have proved that men may become qualified for the duties
of a physician, and not disappoint the expectations of those who
have encouraged them to obtain an education.
Welfare of Patients
In training workers to care for the sick, let the student be im-
pressed with the thought that his highest aim should always be to
look after the spiritual welfare of his patients. He should learn to
repeat the promises of God’s word and to offer fervent prayers daily,
while preparing for service. Help him to realize that he is always
to keep the sweetening, sanctifying influence of the great Medical
Missionary before his patients. If those who are suffering can be
impressed with the fact that Christ is their sympathizing, compas-