Much of the effect of discourses is lost because of the manner in which they are delivered. The speaker frequently forgets that he is God’s messenger, and that Christ and angels are in his audience as listeners. His voice should not be raised to a high key, shouting out the truth as through a trumpet; for this is more nervous power than the calm spirit and power of the Holy Ghost. Jesus, the greatest Teacher the world ever knew, was calm, earnest, and impressive in His discourses. He is our example in all things.—Letter 47, 1886. {Ev 183.4}

Meget af prædikens virkning går, tabt ved den måde den bringes på. Taleren glemmer ofte at han er Guds budbringer, og at (184) Kristus og englene er i tilhørerskaren som lyttere. Hans stemme bør ikke løftes op i et højt leje, råbe sandheden ud som en basun; for dette er mere nervøsitet end en stille og rolig ånd og kraft fra Helligånden. Kristus, den største Lærer verden nogensinde har kendt, var rolig, alvorlig og indtryksfuld i Sine prædikener. Han er vort eksempel i alle ting. - Brev 47, 1886.