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When the people see the value of instruction given regarding healthful
living, it gives them confidence to believe that the teachers of these
principles have the truth in other lines.
It is the Lord’s plan that physicians well versed in Bible truth
shall unite with ministers laboring in the cities and aid in giving as a
whole the harmonious message of warning that should be given to the
world. Some of the very best-qualified men in our institutions should
be chosen for this work.
To some it may seem unwise to take men qualified for the position
of head physicians and put them to labor in the cities, even though
chosen men fill their places in the institutions. But we need to take a
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broader view of the work and to consider that the Lord is calling for a
special line of work to be done in the cities, a work which requires the
efforts of men of clear perception, and who, in the power of the Holy
Spirit, can present before large congregations the principles of health
reform.
The presenting of Bible principles by an intelligent physician will
have great weight with many people. There is efficiency and power
with one who can combine in his influence the work of a physician and
of a gospel minister. His work commends itself to the good judgment
of the people.
Practical Hints to Physicians
I am concerned because so many things engage the minds of our
physicians which keep them from the work that God would have them
do as evangelists. From the light that God has given me, I know that
the living preacher who is consecrated and devoted, and knows how to
put his trust in God, is greatly needed. We need one hundred workers
where now we have one. There is a great work to be done before
satanic opposition shall close up the way, and our present opportunities
for labor shall be lost. Time is rapidly passing. Our publications are
numerous, but the Lord calls for men and women in our churches who
have the light to engage in genuine missionary work. Let them in all
humility exercise their God-given talents in proclaiming the message
that should come to the world at this time.
I hope you will exercise all your capabilities in this work. Present
the importance of present truth from the physician’s standpoint. The