"We have come to a time when every member of the church should take hold of medical missionary work." 7T 62.1
Why is healing important?
Our Example -
“And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. Christ’s work is to be our example…
He preached the gospel and healed the sick. Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Savior mingled with the men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, 'Follow Me.’ During His ministry, Jesus devoted more time to healing the sick than to preaching. His miracles testified to the truth of His words, that He came not to destroy, but to save.” Luke 9:11; 9T 31.1; MH 143.3, 19.4
Preparatory Work -
"Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. It is impossible for men and women, while under the power of sinful, health-destroying, brain-enervating habits, to appreciate sacred truth. Much of the prejudice that prevents the truth of the third angel’s message from reaching the hearts of the people might be removed if more attention were given to health reform. I saw that we as a people must make an advance move in this great work. Ministers and people must act in concert. God’s people are not prepared for the loud cry of the third angel. They have a work to do for themselves which they should not leave for God to do for them. He has left this work for them to do. It is an individual work; one cannot do it for another. This branch of the Lord’s work has not received due attention, and through this neglect much has been lost. If the church would manifest a greater interest in the reforms through which God Himself is seeking to fit them for His coming, their influence would be far greater than it now is." Romans 12:2; CH 21.2, 452.2, 453.1, 452.3
A Transformative Work -
"The relation which exists between the mind and the body is very intimate. When one is affected, the other sympathizes. The condition of the mind affects the health of the physical system. If the mind is free and happy, from a consciousness of rightdoing and a sense of satisfaction in causing happiness to others, it creates a cheerfulness that will react upon the whole system, causing a freer circulation of the blood and a toning up of the entire body. The blessing of God is a healing power, and those who are abundant in benefiting others will realize that wondrous blessing in both heart and life." CH 28.2
How can i heal like Jesus?
The Holy Spirit has given us everything we need to heal and work like Jesus. How can EVERY member get active in Christ's method? The answer to that question is through health partnering. Health Partnering is the most practical way for anyone to work like Jesus. A Health Partner mingles with men as one who desires their good. They show their sympathy for them, minister to their needs, and win their confidence. Then they bid them, "follow Him."