The very first work, my brethren, is to secure the blessing of God in your own hearts. Then bring this blessing into your homes, put away your criticisms, overcome your exacting ways, and let the spirit of cheerfulness and kindness prevail. The atmosphere of your homes will be carried with you to the office, and heavenly peace will surround your souls. Wherever the love of Jesus reigns there is pitying tenderness and thoughtfulness of others. The most precious work that my brethren can engage in is that of cultivating a Christlike character. {5T 558.3}

Det allerførste arbejde, mine brødre, er at sikre Guds velsignelse i jeres egne hjerter. Derefter bringe denne velsignelse ind i jeres hjem, bortlæg al jeres kritik, overvind jeres fordringsfulde veje og lad kærlighedens og venlighedens ånd få overhånd. Atmosfæren i jeres hjem vil føres med jer til kontoret og himmelsk fred vil omgive jeres sjæle. Hvor (559) Jesu kærlighed end regerer er der en medynkende ømhed og hensynsfuldhed over for andre. Det dyrebareste arbejde som mine brødre kan gå ind i, er at opelske en Kristuslignende karakter.