Based on Ellen White's writings, there are important distinctions between "healing" and "cure": 1. Cure is often associated with the immediate removal of symptoms, sometimes through drugs or human intervention. However, Ellen White repeatedly states that "drugs do not cure disease" (MH 126.3; HL 243). Drugs may provide temporary relief or change the form and location of disease, but they do not address the underlying cause. The apparent "cure" is often just a masking or shifting of the problem. 2. Healing, in contrast, is described as a gradual, restorative process that involves the cooperation of the individual with natural laws and divine power. Healing is not just the removal of symptoms, but the restoration of health in body, mind, and spirit. Ellen White emphasizes that "nature's process of healing and upbuilding is gradual" (MH 127.3), and that true healing comes from God, the "restorer" (MH 243.3). 3. Healing is holistic and addresses the root causes of disease, including spiritual and lifestyle factors. It involves obedience to the laws of health, correction of wrong habits, and reliance on God's power (MH 127.1; DA 823.3). Healing can also refer to spiritual restoration, not just physical recovery (MH 73). 4. Cure, as commonly understood, may be superficial or temporary if it does not involve true healing. Ellen White warns that what is called a "cure" by human means may actually be presumption if it ignores God's natural and spiritual laws (MH 227.2-3). In summary: - Cure: Often immediate, symptom-focused, may be superficial or temporary, commonly associated with drugs or human intervention. - Healing: Gradual, holistic, addresses root causes, involves cooperation with natural laws and divine power, and includes spiritual restoration. These distinctions are supported by the annotation texts in the cited sources. References: - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing (MH), especially pages 126.3, 127.1, 127.3, 227.2-3, 243.3, 73. - White, E. G. Healthful Living (HL), page 243. - White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages (DA), page 823.3.