In the Footsteps of the Master
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you may plant the good seeds of virtue and religion.—
Testimonies for
the Church 4:226, 227
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AWorld to Save—Remember that there is a world to save. We are
to act our part, standing close by the side of Christ as his colaborers.
He is the head; we are His helping hand. He designs that we, by doing
medical missionary work, shall undo the heavy burdens and let the
oppressed go free. Let us not close our eyes to the misery around us
or our ears to the cries of distress which are continually ascending.
Christ is the greatest missionary the world has ever known. He came
to uplift and cheer the sorrowing and distressed, and in this work we
are to cooperate with him.—
Manuscript 31, 1901
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Find Christ’s Footprints in the Hovels of Poverty—Many feel
that it would be a great privilege to visit the scenes of Christ’s life on
earth, to walk where He trod, to look upon the lake beside which He
loved to teach, and the hills and valleys on which His eyes so often
rested. But we need not go to Nazareth, to Capernaum, or to Bethany
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in order to walk in the steps of Jesus. We shall find His footprints
beside the sickbed, in the hovels of poverty, in the crowded alleys of
the great city, and in every place where there are human hearts in need
of consolation. In doing as Jesus did when on earth, we shall walk in
His steps.—
The Desire of Ages, 640
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The Gospel of Relief From Suffering—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.—
Manuscript 55, 1901
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Begin in Your Own Neighborhood—Before the true reformer,
the medical missionary work will open many doors. No one need
wait until called to some distant field before beginning to help others.
Wherever you are, you can begin at once. Opportunities are within
the reach of everyone. Take up the work for which you are held
responsible, the work that should be done in your home and in your
neighborhood. Wait not for others to urge you to action. In the fear
of God go forward without delay, bearing in mind your individual
responsibility to Him who gave His life for you. Act as if you heard
Christ calling upon you personally to do your utmost in His service.