The Lord has not placed any one of His human agencies under the dictation and control of those who are themselves but erring mortals. He has not placed upon men the power to say, You shall do this, and you shall not do that. But there is a power exercised in Battle Creek that God has not given, and He will judge those who assume this authority. They have somewhat of the same spirit that led Uzzah to lay his hand on the ark to steady it, as though God was not able to care for His sacred symbols. Far less of man’s power and authority should be exercised toward God’s human agencies. Brethren, leave God to rule. {TM 347.3}

Herren har ikke sat nogen af hans menneskelige repræsentanter under styring og kontrol af dem der er dem selv og jordisk fejlende. Han har ikke givet mennesker magt til at sige, Du skal gøre dette, og du skal ikke gøre det. Men der udøves en magt på Battle Creek som Gud ikke har givet, og han vil dømme dem der påtager sig denne myndighed. De har i nogen grad den samme ånd der ledte Uzza til at lægge hans (348) hånd på arken for at holde den stabil, som om Gud ikke var i stand til at tage vare på hans hellige symboler. Langt mindre af menneskers magt og autoritet bør udøves mod Guds menneskelige repræsentanter. Brødre, lad Gud herske.