God does not desire wooden men to guard the interests of His institutions and the church, but He wants living, working men,—men who have ability and quick perception,—men who have eyes, and open them that they may see, and hearts that are susceptible to the influences of His Spirit. He holds men to a strict accountability in guarding the interests of His cause at Battle Creek. {4T 513.2}

Gud ønsker ikke at tykhovede mennesker skal varetage hans institutioners og menigheds interesser, men han ønsker levende arbejdsomme folk, - dygtige og kvikke folk. - folk som har øjne og åbner dem så de kan se og hjerter så de er åbne over for hans Ånds påvirkninger. Han holder folk strengt ansvarlige for at vogte hans sags interesser i Battle Creek.