THE MEDICAL EVANGELIST
《医疗布道士》
1909年10月1日
1、医疗布道教育
(最近收到以下信件，明确地谈到在洛马林达进行教育工作的必要性和性质){MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 1}
(1909年10月11日.写于加州疗养院)
我蒙指示要说：我们在教育工作中不可妥协以迎合属世的标准。遵守上帝诫命的人不可与世界联合，按照世界的计划和智慧进行各方面的工作。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 2}
我们的信徒现在正受到考验，他们是要从人间最伟大的教师那里学智慧呢?还是向以革伦的神求问呢?我们要下决心不被那些不认识上帝的声音、不听从祂命令之人的教育方针所缠绕。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 3}
我们应当留意以下的警告：“你们要进窄门，因为引到灭亡，那门是宽的，路是大的，进去的人也多。引到永生，那门是窄的，路是小的，找着的人也少”(太7:13,14)。凡行走在窄路上的人是在跟随耶稣的脚踪。有天上来的光照亮他们的道路。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 4}
我们岂能向世人表示：我们的医师在获得成功医师的资格以前，必须仿效世界的样式?这是一个考验我们一些弟兄信仰的问题。我们任何一个弟兄都不要因在会中宣扬以下的观点而招致上帝的不悦：即我们需要从不信的人那里获得上帝所规定之外的高等教育。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 5}
要把那大教师的表述看作是最充分的启示。我们教会里担任医师的人应当只接受与这些神圣真理一致的教育。有人曾建议，学生们在洛马林达学一些功课后，要再到世俗的医学院完成他们的医科教育。这不符合主的计划。上帝是我们的智慧、圣洁和公义。洛马林达要提供种种设施，好让敬畏上帝、与祂治病的计划和谐的导师讲授必要的医学课程。 {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 6}
我绝不赞成在我们所建立训练医师的任何学校中贯彻世俗高等教育的思想。他们若进入世俗的学校中，在世俗医师的管理下学习，是有危险的。撒但正在下令那些他所引导的人离弃真道。我要劝我们的青年决不要到世俗的医学院中去，谋求将来担任医生以获得更大的成功和更大的影响力。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 7}
“以色列年幼的时候，我爱他，就从埃及召出我的儿子来。先知越发招呼他们，他们越发走开，向诸巴力献祭，给雕刻的偶像烧香。我原教导以法莲行走，用膀臂抱着他们，他们却不知道是我医治他们。我用慈绳爱索牵引他们;我待他们如人放松牛的两腮夹板，把粮食放在他们面前”(何11:1-4)。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 8}
耶和华赐给祂的百姓好处，他们却没能认出来。祂说：“我的民偏要背道离开我;众先知虽然招呼他们归向至上的主，却无人尊崇主。以法莲哪，我怎能舍弃你?以色列啊，我怎能弃绝你?我怎能使你如押玛?怎能使你如洗扁?我回心转意，我的怜爱大大发动”(何11:7,8)。还请阅读赐福给以色列的应许，条件是他们要悔改，记载在《何西阿书》第十四章。这些经文是在过去写的，但在当今也有应用。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 9}
仇敌已在加利福尼亚州南部行事，设法挫败上帝的旨意。督责的信息已经发给那些没有秉公行义的领袖。已经呼吁改革。现在所需要的是从事圣工的领袖完全归正。是时候听从主的声音了，人们应当抛弃自恃自负的精神。要是一些人自以为很智慧的想法得到实行，就会导致一种需要做出最彻底改革的局面。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 10}
谁也不要以为自己因自负而张狂的时候能安然经过这些末后日子的危险。一些人会因敦促执行错误的计划而使人心烦意乱。错误的理论被当作真理教导，我奉命要坚决地对付这些谬论。我们应当听从在《提摩太后书》第三章和第四章中的指示，尤其是保罗给提摩太的严肃嘱咐： {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 11}
“我在上帝面前，并在将来审判活人死人的基督耶稣面前，凭着祂的显现和祂的国度嘱咐你：务要传道，无论得时不得时，总要专心;并用百般的忍耐，各样的教训，责备人、警戒人、劝勉人。因为时候要到，人必厌烦纯正的道理，耳朵发痒，就随从自己的情欲，增添好些师傅，并且掩耳不听真道，偏向荒渺的言语。你却要凡事谨慎，忍受苦难，作传道的工夫，尽你的职分。” {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 12}
“我现在被浇奠，我离世的时候到了。那美好的仗我已经打过了，当跑的路我已经跑尽了，所信的道我已经守住了。从此以后，有公义的冠冕为我存留，就是按着公义审判的主到了那日要赐给我的;不但赐给我，也赐给凡爱慕祂显现的人”(提后4:1-8)。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 13}
我切愿我们的人认识到惟一的真教育在于存谦卑的心与上帝同行。圣经的教导与那些认为我们的学生必须接受那种符合人意的教育模式之人的想法相反。有些人因为从世界接受了他们所认为是“高等教育”的东西而在背离真道。上帝的道照读起来就包含真理的本质。最高的教育乃是遵守上帝的律法。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 14}
“我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄，你们应当靠主站立得稳。当叫众人知道你们谦让的心。主已经近了。应当一无挂虑，只要凡事藉着祷告、祈求，和感谢，将你们所要的告诉上帝。上帝所赐出人意外的平安，必在基督耶稣里保守你们的心怀意念。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 15}
“弟兄们，我还有未尽的话：凡是真实的、可敬的、公义的、清洁的、可爱的、(792)有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，这些事你们都要思念。你们在我身上所学习的，所领受的，所听见的，所看见的，这些事你们都要去行，赐平安的上帝就必与你们同在”(腓4:1,5-9)。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 16}
怀爱伦
1909年11月5日写于加州疗养院
有人问我，应如何对待有关医生的法律。我们需要审慎行事，因为仇敌很想阻碍我们的工作，使我们的医师只发挥有限的作用。一些人不以敬畏上帝的心做事。他们把我们所无法同意承受的轭放在我们脖子上，给我们制造麻烦。我们不能遵守那些会牺牲原则的规章，因为这会危害心灵的得救。可是如果我们遵守国家法律不会置我们于错误的立场，我们就应当遵守。英明的法律制订出来是为了保护人民不受不称职医生的欺骗。我们应当尊重这些法律，因为我们自己也是受这些法律的保护免受自以为是的冒牌医师所侵犯。如果我们反对这些法律，就会限制了我们医疗布道士的影响。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 17}
我们应当小心考虑这些问题的有关事项。如果有些条件我们不能赞成，我们就应努力使其得到调整，使我们的医师不会面临强烈的反对。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 18}
救主嘱咐我们要灵巧像蛇，驯良像鸽子。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 19}
主是我们的领袖和导师，祂吩咐我们不要与那些不承认上帝的人联合。“你们务要守我的安息日，因为这是你我之间世世代代的证据”(出31:13)。要与那些藉着守上帝的诫命来尊重祂的人联合。如果我们有人提议我们的工人应当重视世界所提供的教育，从而谋求取得成功，那就等于在说，世界所发挥的影响要超过上帝的影响。这样做会使上帝受到侮辱。上帝充分了解自称为祂子民的人对于祂的旨意所怀的信心如何。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 20}
我们的工人应当熟悉基督的生平和工作方式。主会帮助那些希望与祂合作担任医师的人，只要他们肯向祂学习怎样为受苦的人工作，祂就会藉着他们施展能力医治病人。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 21}
不节制和不敬虔之事在各地越来越多。节制工作必须从我们自己心中开始。医师在工作以前首先要明白大医师的工作和教训。基督曾离开天庭，以便为地上患疾受苦的人服务。我们必须与这位大医师合作，存完全谦卑的心行在祂面前。这样，主就会祝福我们诚恳的努力，解救受苦的人了。这项工作的成就不是靠有毒性的药物，而是藉着使用简单的疗法。我们必须设法纠正错误的习惯和行为，教授舍己的教训。放纵食欲是我们必须与之斗争的最大弊端。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 22}
基督所揭示的真理教导我们，藉着顺从耶稣里的真理，人类可以获得力量战胜世上因情欲而来的败坏。人对基督的功劳怀着活泼的信心，就能改变成为基督的形像。上帝的天使会来到那些天天谦卑地学习基督教训的人身边。{MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 23}
怀爱伦
THE MEDICAL EVANGELIST
1-Oct-09
Medical Evangelistic Education
[The following communications have recently been received. They speak in no uncertain tone concerning the necessity for and character of the educational work to be conducted at Loma Linda.] {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 1}
Sanitarium, Cal.,October 11, 1909.
Iam instructed to say that in our educational work, there is to be no compromise in order to meet the world’s standards. God’s commandment-keeping people are not to unite with the world, to carry various lines of work according to worldly plans and worldly wisdom. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 2}
Our people are now being tested as to whether they will obtain their wisdom from the greatest Teacher the world ever knew, or seek to the god of Ekron. Let us determine that we shall not be tied by so much as a thread to the educational policies of those who do not discern the voice of God, and who will not harken to His commandments. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 3}
We are to take heed to the warning: “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Those who walk in the narrow way are following in the footprints of Jesus. The light from heaven illuminates their path. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 4}
Shall we represent before the world that our physicians must follow the pattern of the world before they can be qualified to act as successful physicians? This is the question that is now testing the faith of some of our brethren. Let not any of our brethren displease the Lord, by advocating in their assemblies the idea that we need to obtain from unbelievers a higher education than that specified by the Lord. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 5}
The representation of the great Teacher is to be considered an all-sufficient revelation. Those in our ranks who qualify as physicians are to receive only such education as is in harmony with these divine truths. Some have advised that students should, after taking some work at Loma Linda, complete their medical education in worldly colleges. But this is not in harmony with the Lord’s plan. God is our wisdom, our sanctification, and our righteousness. Facilities should be provided at Loma Linda, that the necessary instruction in medical lines may be given by instructors who fear the Lord, and who are in harmony with His plans for the treatment of the sick. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 6}
I have not a word to say in favor of the world’s ideas of higher education in any school that we shall organize for the training of physicians. There is danger in their attaching themselves to worldly institutions, and working under the ministrations of worldly physicians. Satan is giving his orders to those whom he has led to depart from the faith. I would now advise that none of our young people attach themselves to worldly medical institutions in the hope of gaining better success, or stronger influence as physicians. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 7}
“When Israel was a child then I loved him, and called My son out of Egypt. As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images. I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them. I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.” {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 8}
The Lord gave to His people advantages which they failed to recognize. “My people,” He says, “are bent to backsliding from Me: though they called them to the Most High, none at all would exalt Him. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? Mine heart is turned within Me, My repentings are kindled together.” Read also the promises of blessing to Israel on condition of their repentance, recorded in the fourteenth chapter of Hosea. These scriptures were written in times past, but they have also a present-day application. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 9}
The enemy has worked in Southern California, and has tried to thwart the purposes of God. Messages of reproof have been sent to leading men whose work was not done in righteousness. Reformations have been called for. What is now needed is that the leaders in the Lord’s work shall be fully converted. It is time that the Lord’s voice was heeded, and that men should put away the spirit of self-confidence and self-sufficiency. Should the ideas of some who are wise in their own estimation be carried out, there would result a condition of things that would demand a most thorough reformation. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 10}
Let none think that they can pass safely through the perils of these last days, while puffed up with self-sufficiency. Some would unsettle minds by urging the carrying out of false plans. False theories are taught as truth, and I am charged to meet these errors decidedly. We should heed the instruction found in the third and fourth chapters of second Timothy, especially the solemn charge given by Paul to Timothy: {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 11}
“I charge thee, therefore, before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing; preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 12}
“I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 13}
I am intensely in earnest that our people shall realize that the only true education lies in walking humbly with God. The teachings of the Word of God are opposed to the ideas of those who think that our students must receive the mold of an education that is according to human ideas. Some are departing from the faith, as a result of receiving from the world what they regard as a “higher education.” The word of God, just as it reads, contains the very essence of truth. The highest education is the keeping of the Law of God. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 14}
“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 15}
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 16}
Ellen G. White.
Sanitarium, Cal.,November 5, 1909.
Some questions have been asked me regarding our relation to the laws governing medical practitioners. We need to move understandingly, for the enemy would be pleased to hedge up our work so that our physicians would have only a limited influence. Some men do not act in the fear of God, and they may seek to bring us into trouble by placing on our necks yokes that we could not consent to bear. We cannot submit to regulations, if the sacrifice of principle is involved; for this would imperil the soul’s salvation. But whenever we can comply with the law of the land without putting ourselves in a false position, we should do so. Wise laws have been framed in order to safeguard the people against the imposition of unqualified physicians. These laws we should respect, for we are ourselves by them protected from presumptuous pretenders. Should we manifest opposition to these requirements, it would tend to restrict the influence of our medical missionaries. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 17}
We must carefully consider what is involved in these matters. If there are conditions to which we could not subscribe, we should endeavor to have these matters adjusted, so that there would not be strong opposition against our physicians. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 18}
The Saviour bids us be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 19}
The Lord is our leader and teacher. He charges us not to connect with those who do not acknowledge God. “Verily, My Sabbaths ye shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations.” Connect with those who honor God by keeping His commandments. If the recommendation goes forth from our people that our workers are to seek for success by acknowledging as essential the education which the world gives, we are virtually saying that the influence which the world gives, is superior to that which God gives. God will be dishonored by such a course. God has full knowledge of the faith and trust and confidence that His professed people have in His providence. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 20}
Our workers are to become intelligent in regard to Christ’s life and manner of working. The Lord will help those who desire to co-operate with Him as physicians, if they will become learners of Him how to care for the suffering. He will exercise His power through them for the healing of the sick. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 21}
Intemperance and ungodliness are increasing everywhere. The work of temperance must begin in our own hearts. And the work of the physician must begin in an understanding of the works and teachings of the great Physician. Christ left the courts of heaven that He might minister to the sick and suffering of the earth. We must co-operate with the Chief of physicians, walking in all humility of mind before Him. Then the Lord will bless our earnest efforts to relieve suffering humanity. It is not by the use of poisonous drugs that this will be done, but by the use of simple remedies. We should seek to correct false habits and practices, and teach the lessons of self-denial. The indulgence of appetite is the greatest evil with which we have to contend. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 22}
The truth brought to light by Christ teaches that humanity, through obedience to the truth as it is in Jesus, may realize power to overcome the corruptions that are in the world through lust. Through living faith in the merits of Christ, the soul may be converted and transformed into Christ-likeness. Angels of God will be by the side of those who in humbleness of mind learn daily the lessons taught by Christ. {MedEv October 1, 1909, par. 23}
Ellen G. White.
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