Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students - Ellen G. White

must be cherished in the soul and held in the
strength of heaven, or the power of Satan will
wrest it from you. Never entertain the thought that
an honest, truthful physician cannot succeed. Such
a sentiment dishonors the God of truth and
righteousness. He can succeed; for he has God and
heaven on his side. Let every bribe to dissimulate
be sternly refused. Hold fast your integrity in the
strength of the grace of Christ, and He will fulfill
His word to you.
The medical student, however young, has
access to the God of Daniel. Through divine grace
and power he may become as efficient in his
calling as Daniel was in his exalted position. But it
is a mistake to make a scientific preparation the allimportant
thing, while religious principles which
lie at the very foundation of a successful practice
are neglected. Many are lauded as skillful men in
their profession who scorn the thought that they
need to rely upon Christ for wisdom in their work.
But if these men who trust in their knowledge of
science were illuminated by the light of heaven, to
how much greater excellence might they attain!
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