Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

On every hand we see those who have had
much light and knowledge deliberately choosing
evil in the place of good. Making no attempt to
reform, they are growing worse and worse. But the
people of God are not to walk in darkness. They
are to walk in the light, for they are reformers.
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. Look
not to see who else is ready. If you are truly
consecrated, God will, through your
instrumentality, bring into the truth others whom
He can use as channels to convey light to many
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