Elder _____’s Church—In working for those who are converted under your labors, you would be highly pleased if they were called Elder_____’s church. You would like to manipulate their minds in such a way that they would be guided by sentiments of your choosing. But God forbid! In fastening minds to yourself, you lead them to disconnect from the Source of their wisdom and efficiency. Their dependence must not be in you but be wholly in God. Only thus can they grow in grace. They are dependent on Him for success, for usefulness, for power to be laborers together with God.—Letter 39, 1902. (Ev 331.1) MC VC

Christ’s Property—Not Ours—Let us always remember, Brother _____, that no matter how great and good a work the human agent may do, he does not gain the ownership of those who through his instrumentality have been converted to the truth. None are to place themselves under the control of the minister who has been instrumental in their conversion. In our ministry we are to bring souls direct to Christ. They are Christ’s property, and must ever be amenable to Him alone. Every person possesses an individuality that no other person can claim.—Letter 193, 1903. (Ev 331.2) MC VC

God to Receive the Glory for Success—After the warning has been given, after the truth has been presented from the Scriptures, many souls will be convicted. Then great carefulness is needed. The human agent cannot do the work of the Holy Spirit, we are only the channels through which the Lord works. Too often a spirit of self-sufficiency comes in, if a measure of success attends the efforts of the worker. But there must be no exaltation of self, nothing should be attributed to self; the work is the Lord’s, and His precious name is to receive all the glory. Let self be hid in Jesus.—The Review and Herald, October 14, 1902. (Ev 331.3) MC VC