God has linked old and young together by the law of mutual dependence. The educators of youth should feel an unselfish interest for the lambs of the flock, as Christ has given us an example in His life. There is too little pitying tenderness, and too much of the unbending dignity of the stern judge. Exact and impartial justice should be given to all, for the religion of Christ demands this; but it should ever be remembered that firmness and justice have a sister, which is mercy. To stand aloof from students, to treat them indifferently, to be unapproachable, harsh, and censorious, is contrary to the spirit of Christ. {4T 420.2}

Gud har kædet unge og gamle sammen i gensidig afhængighed. De unges lærere bør vise en uselvisk interesse for den flok lam, som Kristus har givet os et eksempel på, i sit liv. Der er for lidt medfølende ømhed og for meget af den strenge dommers ubøjelige værdighed. Alle bør have nøjagtig og upartisk retfærdighed, for Kristi religion påkræver dette; men det bør altid huskes at fasthed og retfærdighed har en søster, som er barmhjertighed. At stå langt fra studerende, behandle dem ligegyldigt og være utilnærmelige, hårde og kritiske er modsat Kristi ånd.