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Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

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to exclude themselves from the work of speaking<br />

the truth to others. Their light is not to be hidden<br />

under a bushel, but placed where it can benefit<br />

believers and unbelievers. The Saviour said of His<br />

representatives: “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if<br />

the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be<br />

salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be<br />

cast out, and to be trodden underfoot of men. Ye<br />

are the light of the world. A city that is set <strong>on</strong> an<br />

hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle,<br />

and put it under a bushel, but <strong>on</strong> a candlestick; and<br />

it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let<br />

your light so shine before men, that they may see<br />

your good works, and glorify your Father which is<br />

in heaven.” Matthew 5:13-16. This is a work that is<br />

strangely neglected, and because of this neglect,<br />

souls will be lost. Wake up, my brethren, wake up!<br />

Their Light to Shine Abroad<br />

Our leading physicians do not glorify God<br />

when they c<strong>on</strong>fine their talents and their influence<br />

to <strong>on</strong>e instituti<strong>on</strong>. It is their privilege to show to the<br />

world that health reformers carry a decided<br />

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