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of the line of demarcation which separates them in spirit and principle
from the world.
As union is strength, the Source of all power, of all goodness,
mercy, and love, takes finite, human beings into copartnership with
Himself for the purpose of imparting His divine power to human
agencies, to diffuse His influence and extend it far and near. When
one is allied to Christ, a partaker of the divine nature, his interest
is identified with that of all suffering humanity. As we look aright
to the cross of Calvary, every nerve of heart and brain will thrill in
sympathy for the human misery in all parts of our world. Those who
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are created anew in Christ Jesus will realize the wretchedness of sin
and the divine compassion of Christ in His infinite sacrifice for fallen
man. Communion with Christ imparts to them tenderness of heart;
there will be sympathy in their looks, in the tones of the voice; and
earnestness of solicitude, love, and energy, in their efforts, which will
make them powerful through God in winning souls to Christ.—
The
Medical Missionary, June, 1891
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The Hallowed Influence of Benevolent Acts—If the world had
before them the example that God demands those who believe in Him
to set, they would work the works of Christ. If Jesus were set forth,
crucified among us, if we viewed the cross of Calvary in the light of
God’s Word, we would be one with Christ as He was one with the
Father. Our faith would be altogether different from the faith now
shown. It would be a faith that works by love to God and to our fellow
men, and purifies the soul. If this faith were shown by God’s people,
many more would believe on Christ. A hallowed influence would be
exerted by the benevolent actions of God’s servants, and they would
shine as lights in the world.—
Special Testimonies, series A 10:2
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Mightier Than the Sword or Courts of Justice—The love of
God in the heart, manifested in true, unselfish missionary labor, will
be more mighty than the sword or courts of justice in dealing with the
evildoer. The living missionary, with his heart overflowing with the
love of God, can break down the barriers. The medical missionary,
taking up his appointed work, cannot only relieve bodily maladies,
but through the love and grace of Christ can heal the diseased soul,
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leprous with sin. The hearts of men will often harden under rebuke,
but they cannot withstand the love expressed toward them in Christ.—
Manuscript 60, 1897
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