Let us bear in mind that Jesus is in our midst. Then an elevating, controlling influence from the Spirit of God will pervade the assembly. There will be manifested that wisdom which is “from above,” which is “first pure, then peaceable, ...full of mercy and good fruits,” James 3:17. which cannot err. In all the plans and decisions there will be that charity that “seeketh not her own;” that is “not easily provoked;” that “thinketh no evil;” that “rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;” that “beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.” 1 Corinthians 13:5-7. (GW 448.1) MC VC

Let every one who sits in council and committee meetings write in his heart the words, “I am working for time and for eternity; and I am accountable to God for the motives that prompt me to action.” Let this be his motto. Let the prayer of the psalmist be his prayer; “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing.” Psalm 141:3, 4.—Testimonies for the Church 7:258, 259. (GW 448.2) MC VC