Ellen G. White frequently described the health message as the "right hand" or "right arm" of the gospel. Here are key points from her writings: - Medical missionary work is the right hand of the gospel. It is necessary to the advancement of the cause of God. Through it, people are led to see the importance of right habits of living, and the saving power of the truth is made known. As the right hand of the third angel's message, God's methods of treating disease open doors for the entrance of present truth (7T 59.1). - The gospel of health has able advocates, but their work has been made difficult because many leaders have not given health reform its proper attention. They have not recognized its relation to the work of the message as the right arm of the body. When properly conducted, health work is an "entering wedge," making a way for other truths to reach the heart (6T 327.2). - Ellen White was repeatedly instructed that medical missionary work is to bear the same relation to the third angel's message as the arm and hand bear to the body. Both must work together, each with its appointed work, and both suffer loss if worked independently (6T 288). - When the third angel's message is fully received, health reform will be given its place in all aspects of church and home life. Then the right arm will serve and protect the body (6T 327.2). Summary: Ellen White taught that the health message (medical missionary work and health reform) is the "right hand" or "right arm" of the gospel. It is not the gospel itself, but it is essential for opening doors and preparing hearts to receive the gospel message. The health work is to work in harmony with the spiritual message, never replacing it, but serving as an effective means to reach people and introduce them to the truths of the gospel. If you need more specific references or a deeper explanation, please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1948). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 7, p. 59.1. - White, E. G. (1948). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 6, pp. 288, 327.2.