The time will come when unguarded expressions of a denunciatory character, that have been carelessly spoken or written by our brethren, will be used by our enemies to condemn us. These will not be used merely to condemn those who made the statements, but will be charged upon the whole body of Adventists. Our accusers will say that on such and such a day one of our responsible men said thus and so against the administration of the laws of this government. Many will be astonished to see how many things have been cherished and remembered that will give point to the arguments of our adversaries. Many will be surprised to hear their own words strained into a meaning that they did not intend them to have. Then let our workers be careful to speak guardedly at all times and under all circumstances. Let all beware lest by reckless expressions they bring on a time of trouble before the great crisis which is to try men’s souls. {6T 394.3}

Nogle spørger: Hvad er årsagen til menighedens tilstand? Svaret er: Vi lader vore tanker (393) blive ledet bort fra ordet. Hvis vi indtog Guds ord som føde for sjælen og hvis det blev behandlet med agtelse og ærbødighed, ville det ikke være nødvendigt med de mange og gentagne vidnesbyrd, som fremholdes. Så ville man tage imod og efterleve Skriftens enkle udtalelser. Vejl f menigh bd. 3 side 31-38]