Instead of beholding the flaws and defects of some human being, turn to contemplate the character of Him in whom there is no imperfection. Jesus is the “chiefest among ten thousand,” the One “altogether lovely.” We are not to make any man our pattern. God has given us a perfect model in His only begotten Son, and by beholding Him we shall become changed into His image. Look upon Christ, whose throne is high and lifted up, and the train of His glory fills the temple.—Und MS 23. {2MCP 680.3}

I stedet for at se på fejlene og svaghederne af et eller andet menneske, vend dig for at grunde over hans karakter i hvem der ikke er nogen ufuldkommenhed. Jesus er ”den største blandt titusinder,” ham der er ”idel ynde.” Vi skal ikke gøre mennesker til vores mønster. Gud har givet os et fuldkomment mønster i Kristus, hvis trone er såre høj, og hans slæb fylder helligdommen. — Udateret MS 23.