We sought most earnestly that the Scriptures should not be wrested to suit any man’s opinions. We tried to make our differences as slight as possible by not dwelling on points that were of minor importance, upon which there were varying opinions. But the burden of every soul was to bring about a condition among the brethren which would answer the prayer of Christ that His disciples might be one as He and the Father are one. {TM 25.2}

Vi undersøgte så alvorligt at skriften ikke skulle fordrejes til at passe noget menneskes mening. Vi prøvede at gøre vore forskelligheder så små så mulige ved ikke at dvæle ved punkter af mindre betydning, på hvilke der var varierene meninger. Men hver sjæls byrde var at skabe betingelser blandt brødrene som ville besvare Kristi bøn at hans disciple må blive ét som han og Faderen er ét.