Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

institutions. They will stand as peculiar, governed
and controlled by the Bible standard. They will not
come into harmony with the principles of the world
in order to gain patronage. No motives will have
sufficient force to move them from the straight line
of duty. Those who are under the control of the
Spirit of God will not seek their own pleasure or
amusement. If Christ presides in the hearts of the
members of His church, they will answer to the
call, “Come out from among them, and be ye
separate.” “Be not partakers of her sins.”
Revelation 18:4.
For the Welfare of Others
In their conduct toward the patients, all should
be actuated by higher motives than selfish interest.
Everyone should feel that this institution is one of
God’s instrumentalities to relieve the disease of the
body and point the sin-sick soul to Him who can
heal both soul and body. In addition to the
performance of the special duties assigned them,
all should have an interest for the welfare of others.
Selfishness is contrary to the spirit of
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