The close intercourse which Moses had with God, and the glorious manifestation vouchsafed to him, caused his face to shine so brightly with heavenly luster that the people of Israel could not look upon him. He appeared like a bright angel from heaven. This personal experience of the knowledge of God was of more value to him as a man bearing responsibilities as a leader than all his former education in the learning of the Egyptians. The most brilliant intellect, the most earnest study, the highest eloquence, can never be substituted for the wisdom and power of God in those who are bearing the responsibilities connected with His cause. Nothing can be substituted for the grace of Christ and the knowledge of God’s will. {LS 245.4}

Den tætte forbindelse som Moses havde med Gud, og den herlige manifestation der blev tilstået ham, fik hans ansigt til at lyse så klart med himmelsk begær, at Israels folk ikke kunne se på ham. Han så ud som en strålende engel fra himlen. Denne personlige erfaring om Guds kundskab var ligeså meget værdifuld for ham, som mennesker med lederansvar, end alle hans tidligere uddannelser fra ægypterne. Det mest strålende intellekt, det mest ærlige studium, den højeste veltalenhed, kan aldrig erstattes med Guds visdom og (246) kraft hos dem der bærer ansvar i forbindelse med Hans sag. Intet kan erstattes med Kristi nåde, kendskab til Guds vilje.