Those who bring self into their work cannot be trusted. If they would lose sight of self in Christ, their efforts would be of value to His cause. They would then conform the life to His teachings. They would form their plans in harmony with His great plan of love. Selfishness would be banished from their efforts.... Self-denial, humility of mind, nobility of purpose, marked the Saviour’s life ... [Matthew 16:24 quoted] (Manuscript 2, 1903).{5BC 1096.2}

Dem som bringer selvet med i deres arbejde er ikke til at stole på. Hvis de mister selvet af syne i Kristus, vil deres anstrengelser ikke have værdi for hans sag. Så vil de tilpasse livet til Hans lære. De vil lægge deres planer i harmoni med Hans store kærlighedsplanlægning. I deres anstrengelser vil selviskheden være bandlyst. . . . Selvfornægtelse, sindets ydmyghed, en ædel karakter, var markant for Frelserens liv. . . [Matt. 16,24 citeret] (MS 2, 1903).