It will not be weakness or a sacrifice of manhood and dignity to give his wife expressions of tenderness and sympathy in words and acts; and let it not end with the family circle, but extend to those outside the family. L_____ has a work to do for himself that no one can do for him. He may grow strong in the Lord by bearing burdens in His cause. His affection and love should be centered upon Christ and heavenly things, and he should be forming a character for everlasting life.—Testimonies for the Church 3:530, 531 (1875). {1MCP 215.2}

Det vil ikke være svaghed eller en opofrelse af mandighed og værdighed at vise sin hustru ømhed og forståelse ved ord og handlinger; og lad det ikke slutte i familiekredsen, men brede sig til dem uden for familien. L____ har et arbejde at gøre for sig selv som ingen andre kan gøre for ham. Han kan vokse sig stærk i Herren ved at bære byrde i hans sag. Hans hengivenhed og kærlighed bør centrere sig om Kristus og himmelske ting og han bør danne sig en karakter for det evige liv. - vidnesbyrd 3 530, 531 (1875).