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Relief Of Physical Suffering, December 13
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the
sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have
received, freely give.
Matthew 10:7, 8
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Perilous times are before us. The whole world will be involved in perplexity
and distress, disease of every kind will be upon the human family, and such
ignorance as now prevails concerning the laws of health would result in great
suffering and the loss of many lives that might be saved....
As religious aggression subverts the liberties of our nation, those who would
stand for freedom of conscience will be placed in unfavorable positions. For their
own sake, they should, while they have opportunity, become intelligent in regard
to disease, its causes, prevention, 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 medical work done in connection with the giving of the third angel’s
message, is to accomplish wonderful results. It is to be a sanctifying, unifying
work, corresponding to the work which the great Head of the church sent forth the
first disciples to do.
Calling these disciples together, Christ gave them their commission: ... “And
as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick,
cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely
give.”“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore
wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”
Matthew 10:7, 8, 16
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It is well for us to read this chapter and let its instruction prepare us for
our labors. The early disciples were going forth on Christ’s errands, under His
commission. His spirit was to prepare the way before them. They were to feel
that with such a message to give, such blessings to impart, they should receive a
welcome in the homes of the people.
God reaches hearts through the relief of physical suffering. A seed of truth is
dropped into the mind, and is watered by God. Much patience may be required
before this seed shows signs of life, but at last it springs up, and bears fruit unto
eternal life.
How slow men are to understand God’s preparation for the day of His power!
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