In order to manifest the character of God, in order that we may not deceive ourselves, the church, and the world by a counterfeit Christianity, we must become personally acquainted with God. If we have fellowship with God, we are His ministers, though we may never preach to a congregation. We are workers together with God in presenting the perfection of His character in humanity. {6T 13.3}

For at kunne åbenbare Guds karakter og for at vi ikke skal bedrage os selv, menigheden og verden ved en eftergjort kristendom, må vi personlig lære Gud at kende. Hvis vi har samfund med Gud, er vi hans tjenere, selv om vi måske aldrig prædiker for en forsamling. Vi er Guds medarbejdere i at fremstille hans karakter fuldkommengjort i mennesker.