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for a month without seeing this illustrated. He may ignore the fact; his
mind may be so occupied with other matters that his attention will not
be called to it; but if he will be observing and honest, he cannot help
acknowledging that sin and disease bear to each other the relationship
of cause and effect. The physician should be quick to see this and to
act accordingly.
When he has gained the confidence of the afflicted by relieving
their sufferings and bringing them back from the verge of the grave
he may teach them that disease is the result of sin and that it is the
fallen foe who seeks to allure them to health-and-soul-destroying
practices. He may impress their minds with the necessity of denying
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self and obeying the laws of life and health. In the minds of the young
especially he may instill right principles.
God loves His creatures with a love that is both tender and strong.
He has established the laws of nature, but His laws are not arbitrary
exactions. Every “Thou shalt not,” whether in physical or moral law,
contains or implies a promise. If it is obeyed, blessings will attend
our steps; if it is disobeyed, the result is danger and unhappiness. The
laws of God are designed to bring His people closer to Himself. He
will save them from the evil and lead them to the good if they will be
led, but force them He never will. We cannot discern God’s plans, but
we must trust Him and show our faith by our works.—
Testimonies for
the Church 5:444, 445
(1885).
Gospel Is Cure for Sin-originated Maladies—When the gospel
is received in its purity and power, it is a cure for the maladies that
originated in sin. The Sun of righteousness arises “with healing in His
wings” (
Malachi 4:2
). Not all that this world bestows can heal a broken
heart, or impart peace of mind, or remove care, or banish disease.
Fame, genius, talent—all are powerless to gladden the sorrowful heart
or to restore the wasted life. The life of God in the soul is man’s only
hope.—
The Ministry of Healing, 115
(1905).
Heaven Is All Health—The view held by some that spirituality is
a detriment to health is the sophistry of Satan. The religion of the Bible
is not detrimental to the health of either body or mind. The influence
of the Spirit of God is the very best medicine for disease. Heaven is all
health; and the more deeply heavenly influences are realized, the more
sure will be the recovery of the believing invalid. The true principles
of Christianity open before all a source of inestimable happiness.