The Brethren H commenced right in this work. In their labor they did not go among the churches, but went out into new fields. They commenced humble. They were little in their own eyes and felt the necessity of their whole dependence being in God. These brothers, especially A H, are now in great danger of becoming self-sufficient. When he has discussed with opponents, the truth has obtained the victory, and he has begun to feel strong in himself. As soon as he gets above the simplicity of the work, his labors will not benefit the precious cause of God. He should not encourage a love for discussions, but should avoid them whenever he can. These contests with the powers of darkness in debate seldom result the best for the advancement of present truth. {3T 203.2}

Brødrene H gjorde en rigtig begyndelse i arbejdet. De rejste ikke omkring blandt menighederne, men tog fat på nye steder. De begyndte i beskedenhed. De var små i deres egne øjne og følte nødvendigheden af at forlade sig helt på Gud. Disse brødre, især A H, står nu i stor fare for at blive besjælet af selvtillid. Når han har diskuteret med modstandere, har sandheden sejret og han har begyndt at føle sig stærk i sin egen kraft. Så snart han hæver sig op over værkets enfoldighed, vil hans arbejde ikke gavne Guds dyrebare sag. Han bør ikke elske lyst til diskussioner, men undgå dem, når han blot kan. Disse kampe med mørkets magter i offentlig diskussion bidrager sjælen på heldigste måde til sandhedens fremme.