Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

Many of the books piled up in the great
libraries of earth confuse the mind more than they
aid the understanding. Yet men spend large sums
of money in the purchase of such books and years
in their study, when they have within their reach a
Book containing the words of Him who is the
Alpha and Omega of wisdom. The time spent in a
study of these books might better be spent in
gaining a knowledge of Him whom to know aright
is life eternal. Those only who gain this knowledge
will at last hear the words, “Ye are complete in
Him.” Colossians 2:10.
Study the Bible more and the theories of the
medical fraternity less, and you will have greater
spiritual health. Your mind will be clearer and
more vigorous. Much that is embraced in a medical
course is positively unnecessary. Those who take a
medical training spend a great deal of time in
learning that which is worthless. Many of the
theories that they learn may be compared in value
to the traditions and maxims taught by the scribes
and Pharisees. Many of the intricacies with which
they have to become familiar are an injury to their
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