I was shown that Brother E has some good qualities of mind which would be better appreciated if he had greater power of self-control and would not become excited. Every exhibition of impatience and fretfulness tells against him, and is made the most of by some who are guilty of much more grievous sins in the sight of God, Brother E’s principles are good. He has integrity. He is not a dishonest man. He would not knowingly defraud any man. But he has faults and sins which must be overcome. He, as well as other men, has to deal with human nature. He is too often impatient and is sometimes overbearing. He should cherish a more kindly, courteous spirit and should cultivate gratitude of heart toward those who have felt an interest in his case. Naturally he has an impetuous temper when suddenly aroused or unreasonably provoked. But, notwithstanding this, he has a heart to do right, and he feels sincere repentance toward God when he reflects upon his wrongs. {3T 515.2}

Jeg fik vist, at bror E har nogle gode kvaliteter som ville værdsættes bedre hvis han havde større styrke i selvkontrol og ikke blev ophidset. Enhver form for irritation og pirrelighed belaster ham, men nogle gør meget ud af dette, som selv er skyldig i synder, der er meget værre i Guds øjne. Bror E er god nok i bund og grund. Han har sindets renhed. Han er ikke en uærlig mand. Han ville ikke bevidst bedrage nogen. Men han har fejl og synder som må overvindes. Han, såvel som andre mennesker, må omgås mennesker ordentligt. Han er for ofte utålmodig og er nogen gange hoven. Han bør værne mere om en venlig og høflig ånd og bør opelske taknemmelighed af hjertet imod dem som har følt en interesse imod ham. Af naturen har han et voldsomt temperament da han pludseligt rejser sig op eller provokeres uden grund. Men, uanset dette, har han et hjerte for at gøre det rigtige og han føler oprigtig anger imod Gud når han ser tilbage på sine fejl.