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ingly efficient. Then in a high, broad sense he can present the truth as
it is in Jesus.
The workers in our sanitariums are continually exposed to tempta-
tion. They are brought in contact with unbelievers, and those who are
not sound in the faith will be harmed by the contact. But those who
are abiding in Christ will meet unbelievers as He met them, refusing
to be drawn from their allegiance, but always ready to speak a word
in season, always ready to sow the seeds of truth. They will watch
unto prayer, firmly maintaining their integrity, and daily showing the
consistency of their religion. The influence of such workers is a bless-
ing to many. By a well-ordered life they draw souls to the cross. A
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true Christian constantly acknowledges Christ. He is always cheerful,
always ready to speak words of hope and comfort to the suffering.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
Proverbs
1:7
. One sentence of Scripture is of more value than ten thousand of
man’s ideas or arguments. Those who refuse to follow God’s way will
finally receive the sentence, “Depart from Me.” But when we submit
to God’s way, the Lord Jesus guides our minds and fills our lips with
assurance. We may be strong in the Lord and in the power of His
might. Receiving Christ, we are clothed with power. An indwelling
Saviour makes His power our property. The truth becomes our stock
in trade. No unrighteousness is seen in the life. We are able to speak
words in season to those who know not the truth. Christ’s presence in
the heart is a vitalizing power, strengthening the entire being.
Self-Sufficiency a Peril
I am instructed to say to our sanitarium worker that unbelief and
self-sufficiency are the dangers against which they must constantly
guard. They are to carry forward the warfare against evil with such
earnestness and devotion that the sick will feel the uplifting influence
of their unselfish efforts.
No taint of self-seeking is to mar our service. “Ye cannot serve
God and mammon.”
Matthew 6:24
. Lift Him up, the Man of Calvary.
Lift Him up by living faith in God, that your prayers may prevail.
Do we realize how near Jesus will come to us? He is speaking to us
individually. He will reveal Himself to everyone who is willing to be
clothed with the robe of His righteousness. He declares, “I the Lord