It is to be regretted that many do not realize that the manner in which Bible truth is presented has much to do with the impressions made upon minds, and with the Christian character afterward developed by those who receive the truth. Instead of imitating Christ in His manner of labor, many are severe, critical, and dictatorial. They repulse instead of winning souls. Such will never know how many weak ones their harsh words have wounded and discouraged.—Historical Sketches, p. 121. (1886). {Ev 168.2}

Det er beklageligt at mange ikke erkender, at den måde som Bibelsandheden bringes på, har så meget at gøre med det indtryk der efterlades i sindet, og med den kristne karakter der derefter udvikles hos dem som modtager sandheden. I stedet for at efterligne Kristus i Hans arbejdsmetoder, er mange strenge, kritiske og diktatoriske. De kaster folk bort i stedet for at vinde sjæle. Disse vil aldrig vide hvordan, deres hårde ord har, såret de svage og gjort dem modløse. - Historiske skildringer, s. 121. (1886)