Christians should regard it as a religious duty to repress a spirit of envy or emulation. They should rejoice in the superior reputation or prosperity of their brethren, even when their own character or achievements seem to be cast in the shade. It was the pride and ambition cherished in the heart of Satan that banished him from heaven. These evils are deeply rooted in our fallen nature, and if not removed they will overshadow every good and noble quality and bring forth envy and strife as their baleful fruits. {5T 242.1}

Kristne bør betragte det som en kristen pligt at undertrykke misundelse og kappestridens ånd. De bør glæde sig over deres brødres udmærkede rygte eller fremgang, selv om deres egen karakter eller egne bedrifter synes at blive stillet i skyggen. Det er stoltheden og ærgerrigheden i Satans hjerte, der udelukkede ham fra himmelen. Disse onder har dybe rødder i vor faldne natur og hvis de ikke bliver fjernet, vil de overskygge enhver god og ædel egenskab og frembringe misundelsens og stridens giftige frugter.