Chapter 1—A Call to Service
The Entering Wedge
I can see in the Lord’s providences that the medical missionary
work is to be a great entering wedge, whereby the diseased soul may
be reached.—
Counsels on Health, 535
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The evangelization of the world is the work that 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, going over and over the same ground, 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 the people. The way will
be prepared for more decided proclamation of the truth. You will find
that relieving their physical suffering gives an opportunity to minister
to their spiritual needs.
The Lord will give you success in this work, for the gospel is the
power of God unto salvation, when it is interwoven with the practical
life, when it is lived and practiced. The union of Christlike work for
the body and Christlike work for the soul is the true interpretation of
the gospel.—
An Appeal for the Medical Missionary College, pp. 14,
15
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The Compassion of Christ Revealed
Medical missionary work brings to humanity the gospel of release
from suffering. It is the pioneer work of the gospel. It is the gospel
practiced, the compassion of Christ revealed. Of this work there is
great need, and the world is open for it. God grant that the importance
of medical missionary work shall be understood, and that new fields
may be immediately entered.—
Medical Ministry, 239
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