Missionary's Dilemma

Historical Account★★★★

A missionary in Australia was faced with a dilemma when his son fell seriously ill with malaria. He refused to give the boy quinine despite advice from others, adhering to Ellen White’s counsel against its use. Sadly, the child died. When he met Sister White, she said, ‘No, we are expected to do the best we can.’ This story highlights the importance of balancing faith and available resources.

Also attributed to: Ellen G. White

Azelton, Kimberly, “04 Natural Remedies for Headaches and Insomnia” (AudioVerse teaching 31767).

The point

A missionary in Australia faces a difficult decision regarding his son's treatment for malaria, highlighting the balance between faith and medical resources.

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Audience
AdultsYouth
Tone
Sobering · Convicting
To tell aloud
about 3 min · 68 words

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