I was pointed back to the children of Israel anciently, and was shown that God had given specific directions in regard to the material and style of dress to be worn by those who ministered before Him. The God of heaven, whose arm moves the world, who sustains us and gives us life and health, has given us evidence that He may be honored or dishonored by the apparel of those who officiate before Him. He gave special directions to Moses in regard to everything connected with His service. He gave instruction even in regard to the arrangement of their houses and specified the dress which those should wear who were to minister in His service. They were to maintain order in everything and especially to preserve cleanliness. {2T 610.3}

Gud har udtænkt at hans folk skal være verdens lys, jordens salt. Planen at samle folk i stort antal, sammenstille en stor menighed, har afkortet deres indflydelse og forsnævret deres virkeområde og sætter bogstavelig talt deres lys under en skæppe. Det er Guds plan at kundskab til sandheden skal komme ud til alle, så ingen forbliver i mørke, uvidende om dets principper; men at alle bør prøves på den og beslutte sig for eller imod den, så alle kan advares og forlades uden undskyldning. Planen om at kolonisere sig, eller flytte fra forskellige lokaliteter hvor der kun er lidt styrke og påvirkning og koncentrere manges indflydelse på en lokalitet, fjerner lyset fra steder hvor Gud ville lade det skinne.