The Ministry of Health and Healing Ellen G. White 2004 Copyright © 2017 Ellen G. White Estate, Inc. Information about this Book Overview This eBook is provided by the Ellen G. White Estate. It is included in the larger free Online Books collection on the Ellen G. White Estate Web site. About the Author Ellen G. White (1827-1915) is considered the most widely translated American author, her works having been published in more than 160 languages. She wrote more than 100,000 pages on a wide variety of spiritual and practical topics. Guided by the Holy Spirit, she exalted Jesus and pointed to the Scriptures as the basis of one’s faith. Further Links A Brief Biography of Ellen G. White About the Ellen G. White Estate End User License Agreement The viewing, printing or downloading of this book grants you only a limited, nonexclusive and nontransferable license for use solely by you for your own personal use. This license does not permit republication, distribution, assignment, sublicense, sale, preparation of derivative works, or other use. Any unauthorized use of this book terminates the license granted hereby. Further Information For more information about the author, publishers, or how you can support this service, please contact the Ellen G. White Estate at [email protected]. We are thankful for your interest and feedback and wish you God’s blessing as you read. i ii An adaptation in today’s language of The Ministry of Healing Contents Information about this Book . .i Foreword ............................................x The True Medical Missionary . 13 Chapter 1—Jesus, Our Example . 14 A Life of Self-sacrifice . 15 The Prince of Teachers . 16 Ministering to Both Poor and Rich . 17 Personal Ministry . 19 Chapter 2—Days of Ministry . 21 The Principles of Heaven . 24 Ministry to Mothers and Children . 25 Five Small Barley Loaves Feed the Multitude . 28 Chapter 3—With Nature and With God . 32 Renewing Spiritual Energy . 34 Chapter 4—The Touch of Faith . 36 A Centurion’s Servant Healed . 38 A Leper Is Cleansed . 40 “You Will Find Rest” . 43 Chapter 5—Healing of the Soul . 45 Healing for Soul and Body. 47 Jesus Heals a Paralytic . 48 A Woman Caught in Adultery . 51 A Demon Rebuked . 54 Christ Gives Power . 55 Chapter 6—Saved to Serve . 57 Personal Experience and Witness Are Important . 59 Those Who Receive Are to Give . 61 Walking and Working With Jesus . 63 The Work of the Physician . 67 Chapter 7—The Co-working of the Divine and the Human . 68 The Source of Healing . 68 Seek Constantly to Improve . 71 Seeking God’s Help Through Prayer . 73 God’s Promises . 75 iv Contents v Chapter 8—The Physician an Educator . 78 Avoid Poisonous Drugs . 78 Natural Remedies . 79 Training for Life’s Conflict . 80 Power of Example . 83 Physicians and the Temperance Work. 84 Medical Missionaries and Their Work . 89 Chapter 9—Teaching and Healing . 90 Work of the Disciples . 90 Personal Ministry Needed . 92 Teaching Health Principles . 94 The Church a Training School . 96 A Broader Life . 98 Self-Supporting Missionaries . 100 Reformers Should Reflect Christ . 102 Chapter 10—Helping the Tempted . 106 Saved by Hope . 108 How to Help the Erring . 110 Chapter 11—Working for the Intemperate . 113 Do Not Give Up . 114 The Power of the Will . 116 Disappointments and Dangers . 117 Obedience to God’s Law . 119 Chapter 12—Help for the Unemployed and the Homeless . 122 God’s Plan for Israel . 122 Industrial Training . 123 Consideration for the Poor . 123 Business Principles . 124 The Inner City . 126 Missionary Families . 129 Hope and Courage . 131 Life’s Best Things . 132 Chapter 13—The Helpless Poor . 135 Widows and Orphans . 135 The Elderly . 137 A Test of Character . 138 Chapter 14—Ministry to the Rich . 141 The Dangers of Prosperity . 143 vi The Ministry of Health and Healing Working for the Higher Classes . 144 The Care of the Sick . 147 Chapter 15—In the Sickroom . 148 Sunlight, Ventilation, and Temperature. 149 Diet............................................ 149 Duties of Attendants . 149 Visiting the Sick . 150 Institutional Nursing . 150 Chapter 16—Prayer for the Sick . 152 Abandon Unhealthful Practices . 154 Confession of Sin . 154 God Knows Best . 155 Employ Remedial Agencies . 157 Chapter 17—The Use of Remedies . 159 Rational Remedies . 160 Rest As a Remedy . 160 The Benefits of Activity . 161 Chapter 18—Mind Cure . 164 Control of Mind Over Mind . 164 Sympathy . 166 Bible Principles of Cure . 168 The Healing Promises. 171 Sing Praises . 173 Marah and Elim . 177 Blessed Assurance . 177 Chapter 19—In Contact With Nature . 179 Benefits of the Outdoor Life . 180 Direct Minds to God . 181 Health Principles . 185 Chapter 20—General Hygiene . 186 The Circulation of the Blood . 186 Respiration . 186 Ventilation and Sunlight . 187 Chapter 21—Hygiene Among the Israelites . 190 Prevention of Disease . 190 Cleanliness . 191 Diet............................................ 192 Rejoicing . 192 Contents vii Chapter 22—Dress . ..