Especially should those who have tasted the love of Christ develop their social powers, for in this way they may win souls to the Saviour. Christ should not be hid away in their hearts, shut in as a coveted treasure, sacred and sweet, to be enjoyed solely by themselves; nor should the love of Christ be manifested toward those only who please their fancy. Students are to be taught the Christlikeness of exhibiting a kindly interest, a social disposition, toward those who are in the greatest need, even though these may not be their own chosen companions. At all times and in all places Jesus manifested a loving interest in the human family and shed about Him the light of a cheerful piety. Students should be taught to follow in His steps. They should be taught to manifest Christian interest, sympathy, and love for their youthful companions, and endeavor to draw them to Jesus; Christ should be in their hearts as a well of water springing up into everlasting life, refreshing all with whom they come in contact. {6T 172.3}

Navnlig bør de, der har smagt Kristi kærlighed, udvikle deres selskabelige evner; for at de på denne måde kan vinde sjæle for Frelseren. Kristus bør ikke skjules inde i deres hjerter, indelukkes som en eftertragtet skat, hellig og liflig, til glæde blot for dem selv; ej heller bør Kristi kærlighed lægges for dagen kun over for dem, der behager dem mest. Eleverne kan oplæres i den kristelige egenskab at kunne vise venlig interesse og en selskabelig indstilling over for dem, der mest behøver det, selv om de måske ikke er deres egne udvalgte omgangsvenner. Jesus viste altid og alle vegne en kærlig (173) interesse for mennesker og spredte lyset af en glad gudsfrygt omkring sig. Eleverne bør oplæres til at følge i hans spor. De bør oplæres til at vise kristelig interesse, sympati og kærlighed over for deres unge kammerater og forsøge at lede dem til Jesus. Kristus bør være i deres hjerter som en kilde af vand, der vælder frem til evigt liv, til vederkvægelse for alle, de kommer i berøring med.