The want of a religious influence is sadly felt in the office; there should be greater devotion, more spirituality, more practical religion. Missionary work done here by God-fearing men and women would be attended with the very best results. Brother R’s course is not well-pleasing to God. A man in his position should be a man of devotion; he should be among the first in religious matters. His only safety is in maintaining a living connection with God and feeling his dependence upon Him. Without this, he will not do justice to his position, neither will he exert a right influence in the office and over those with whom his business brings him in contact. {5T 416.2}

Manglen på religiøs indflydelse, mærkes sørgeligt på kontoret; der bør være større helligelse, mere åndelighed, mere praktisk religion. Missionsarbejdet, der gøres her af gudfrygtige mænd og kvinder, vil blive efterfulgt af de allerbedste resultater. Bror R's opførsel er ikke Gud velbehagelig. Et menneske i hans stilling bør være et helliget menneske; et blandt de første i religiøse anliggender. Hans eneste sikkerhed er, at fastholde en levende forbindelse med Gud og mærke sin afhængighed af ham. Uden dette, vil han ikke udvise retfærdighed i sin stilling, han vil heller ikke udøve en rigtig indflydelse på kontoret og over dem, hans forretninger bringer ham i kontakt med.