The more that the minister of Christ associates with his Master, through contemplation of his life and character, the more closely will he resemble him, and the better qualified will he be to teach his truths. Every feature in the life of the great Example should be studied with care, and close converse should be held with him through the prayer of living faith. Thus will the defective human character be transformed into the image of his glorious character. Thus will the teacher of the truth be prepared to lead souls to Christ. {3SP 244.1}

Jo mere den kristne prædikant omgås med sin Frelser, idet han betragter hans liv og væsen, des mere nøje vil han kunne efterligne ham, og des bedre skikket bliver han til at forkynde hans sandhed. Vi bør blive fortrolige med ethvert træk i vort store Mønsters liv og bør søge ham i levende tro og i inderlig bøn. Således bliver menneskets mangelfulde karakter forvandlet efter hans herlige væsens billede. Således bliver den, der skal forkynde sandheden, skikket til at føre sjæle til Kristus.