Medical Evangelism
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Will those who claim to believe the solemn, sacred truth for this
time arouse their sluggish energies and place themselves in the channel
where they can gather to their souls every ray of light that shines upon
their pathway? God calls upon all who claim to believe advanced truth
to exert every power to the uttermost in gaining knowledge. If we
would elevate the moral standard in any country where we may be
called to go, we must begin by correcting their physical habits. Virtue
of character depends upon the right action of the powers of the mind
and body.
Willing Ignorance a Sin
Guilt rests upon us as a people who have had much light, because
we have not appreciated or improved the light given upon health re-
form. Through misunderstanding and perverted ideas many souls are
deceived. Those who teach the truth to others and who should be shep-
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herds of the flock will be held accountable for their willing ignorance
and disregard of nature’s laws. This is not a matter to be trifled with,
to be passed off with a jest. As we approach the close of this earth’s
history, selfishness and violence and crime prevail as in the days of
Noah, when the old world perished in the waters of the Flood. As
Bible believers, we need to take our position for righteousness and
truth.
As religious aggression subverts the liberties of our nation, those
who would stand for freedom of conscience will be placed in unfa-
vorable positions. For their own sake, they should, while they have
opportunity, become intelligent in regard to disease, its causes, pre-
vention, and cure. And those who do this will find a field of labor
anywhere. There will be suffering ones, plenty of them, who will need
help, not only among those of our own faith, but largely among those
who know not the truth.
The shortness of time demands an energy that has not been aroused
among those who claim to believe the present truth. There is need of
personal religion, of repentance, of faith and love. I plead that there
be a general awakening among us as a people. In the strength that
Christ imparts, we should be able to teach others also how to wrestle
with those passions which the light of heaven shows them must be
mortified. Let there be constant watchfulness and unwearied prayer