The family relationship should be sanctifying in its influence. Christian homes, established and conducted in accordance with God’s plan, are a wonderful help in forming Christian character.... Parents and children should unite in offering loving service to Him who alone can keep human love pure and noble.— Manuscript 16, 1899. (The Adventist Home, 19.) {1MCP 217.1}

Familierelationen bør være helligende i sin indflydelse. Kristne hjem, der oprettes og ledes i overensstemmelse med Guds plan, er en forunderlig hjælp til at danne kristen karakter. . . . . Forældre og børn bør forenes i at ofre Ham kærlig tjeneste, som alene kan holde menneskelig kærlighed ren og ædel. - MS 16, 1899. (AH 19.)