All who seek to uplift themselves by conforming to the world set an example that is misleading. God recognizes as His those only who practice the self-denial and sacrifice which He has enjoined. Physicians are to understand that their power lies in their meekness and lowliness of heart. God will honor those who make Him their dependence. {6T 251.2}

Alle, som søger at højne sig selv ved at tilpasse sig verden, sætter et forkert eksempel. Gud ser at kun de er hans, der udøver den selvfornægtelse og opofrelse han har påbudt. Lægerne må forstå at deres kræfter ligger i deres hjertes sagtmodighed og ydmyghed. Gud vil ære dem, som gør sig afhængige af ham.