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Counsels on Health
the truth of the gospel. Much more than mere sermonizing is included
in this work. The evangelization of the world is the work God has
given to those who go forth in His name. They are to be colaborers
with Christ, revealing to those ready to perish His tender, pitying love.
God calls for thousands to work for Him, not by preaching to those
who know the truth for this time, but by warning those who have never
heard the last message of mercy. Work with a heart filled with an
earnest longing for souls. Do medical missionary work. Thus you will
gain access to the hearts of people, and the way will be prepared for a
more decided proclamation of the truth.
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Who are laborers together with Christ in this blessed medical
missionary work? Who have learned the lessons of the Master and
know how to deal skillfully with souls for whom Christ has died? We
need, oh, so much! physicians for the soul who have been educated in
the school of Christ and who can work in Christ’s lines. Our work is
to gain a knowledge of Him who is the way, the truth, and the life. We
are to interest the people in subjects that concern the health of the body
as well as the health of the soul. Believers have a decided message to
bear to prepare the way for the kingdom of God.
The great questions of Bible truth are to enter into the very heart
of society, to convert and reform men and women, bringing them to
see the great need of preparing for the mansions that Christ declared
He would prepare for all who love Him. When the Holy Spirit shall do
its office work, hearts of stone will become hearts of flesh, and Satan
will not work through them to counteract the work that Christ came to
earth to do.
Sympathy and Support Needed
Henceforth medical missionary work is to be carried forward with
greater earnestness. Medical missions should be opened as pioneer
agencies for the proclamation of the third angel’s message. How great
is the need of means to do this line of work! Gospel medical missions
cannot be established without financial aid. Every such enterprise calls
for our sympathy and for our means, that facilities may be provided to
make the work successful.
A special work is to be done in places where people are constantly
coming and going. Christ labored in Capernaum much of the time