The apostle Jude says: “Of some have compassion, making a difference.” This difference is not to be exercised in a spirit of favoritism. No countenance should be given to a spirit that implies: “If you favor me, I will favor you.” This is unsanctified, worldly policy, which displeases God. It is paying favors and admiration for the sake of gain. It is showing a partiality for certain ones, expecting to secure advantages through them. It is seeking their good will by indulgence, that we may be held in greater estimation than others fully as worthy as ourselves. It is a hard thing to see one’s own errors, but everyone should realize how cruel is the spirit of envy, rivalry, distrust, faultfinding, and dissension. {4T 221.4}

Apostlen Judas siger: »Der er nogle, som I skal være barmhjertige imod.« Forskelsbehandlingen skal ikke være (222) unfair. Ingen støtte skal gives til nogen der mener: "Hvis du støtter mig, vil jeg støtte dig." Dette er en uhellig, verdslig politik, som mishager Gud. Det er betalende støtte og beundring for vindings skyld. Det viser visse personers partiskhed. De forventer at få fordele ved dem. Det er at søge deres gode vilje gennem føjeligheden, så vi kan beundres mere end andre ligeså værdig som os selv. Det er svært at se ens egen fejl, men enhver bør se hvor grusom misundelse, konkurrence, mistro, uvenlig kritik og splid er.