The Sphere of Leading Physicians
[
The Review and Herald, August 13, 1914
.]
Precious light has been given me concerning our sanitarium work-
ers. These workers are to stand in moral dignity before God. Physi-
cians make a mistake when they confine themselves exclusively to
the routine of sanitarium work, because they consider their presence
essential to the welfare of the institution. Every physician should see
the necessity of exerting all the influence the Lord has given him in as
wide a sphere as possible; he is required to let his light shine before
men, that they may see his good works and glorify the Father who is
in heaven.
The head physicians in our sanitariums are not to exclude them-
selves from the work of speaking the truth to others. Their light is not
to be hidden under a bushel, but placed where it can benefit believers
and unbelievers. The Saviour said of His representatives: “Ye are the
salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it
be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to
be trodden underfoot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that
is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put
it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that
are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see
your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew
5:13-16
. This is a work that is strangely neglected, and because of this
neglect, souls will be lost. Wake up, my brethren, wake up!
Their Light to Shine Abroad
Our leading physicians do not glorify God when they confine their
talents and their influence to one institution. It is their privilege to
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show to the world that health reformers carry a decided influence for
righteousness and truth. They should make themselves known outside
of the institutions where they labor. It is their duty to give the light to
all whom they can possibly reach. While the sanitarium may be their
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