Teaching and Living the Doctrines—God’s servants are to use the greatest care in regard to the doctrines they teach, the example they set, and the influence they exert on those associated with them. The great apostle appeals to the church and to God to witness to the truth and the sincerity of his profession. “Ye are witnesses, and God also,” he says, “how holily and justly and unblamably we behaved ourselves among you.”(1 Thessalonians 2:10)—The Review and Herald, December 11, 1900. (Ev 632.1) MC VC

Avoid Business Entanglements—We are to be workers together with Him. Those who are in His service need to separate from all business entanglements that would tarnish their Christlikeness of character. The fishermen that the Saviour called, straightway left their nets. Those who give themselves to the work of the ministry must not entangle themselves in business lines that will bring a coarseness into their lives and will be a detriment to their spiritual advancement in the work of the Lord has given them to do.—Letter 53, 1905. (Ev 632.2) MC VC

Insincerity Is Fatal—There must be no duplicity, no crookedness, in the life of the worker. While error even when held in sincerity, is dangerous to anyone, insincerity in the truth is fatal.—The Medical Missionary, January, 1891. (Ev 632.3) MC VC

Harsh Spirit Denies Christ—Men may speak fluently upon doctrines, and may express strong faith in theories, but do they possess Christianlike meekness and love? If they reveal a harsh, critical spirit, they are denying Christ. If they are not kind, tenderhearted, long-suffering, they are not like Jesus; they are deceiving their own souls. A spirit contrary to the love, humility, meekness, and gentleness of Christ, denies Him, whatever may be the profession.—The Review and Herald, February 9, 1892. (Ev 632.4) MC VC

Talk Faith and Encouragement—Let us take heed to our words. Let us talk faith, and we shall have faith. Never give place to a thought of discouragement in the work of God. Never utter a word of doubt. It is as seed sown in the heart of both speaker and hearers, to produce a harvest of discouragement and unbelief.—Letter 77, 1895. (Ev 633.1) MC VC

Criticism of Fellow Workers Depresses—It is our privilege to speak words that will encourage our associates and fellow laborers; it is not our privilege to speak works that will depress. It is not wise for us to compare ourselves with other workers, speaking of their failings, and raising objections to their methods of labor. It would be no surprise if those who are laboring under grave responsibilities, and who have many trials to meet, should sometimes make mistakes.... (Ev 633.2) MC VC

Let us become familiar with the good that is being done by our brethren, and talk of that.—Letter 204, 1907. (Ev 633.3) MC VC

Jealousy and Suspicion Produce Disunion—There is nothing that so much retards and cripples the work in its various branches as jealousy and suspicion and evil surmisings. These reveal that disunion prevails among the workers for God. Selfishness is the root of all evil.—Letter 113a, 1897. (Ev 633.4) MC VC

Irreparable Harm to Associate Workers—Let no one be sharp and dictatorial in his dealings with God’s workers. Let those who are inclined to censure remember that they have made mistakes as grievous as those they condemn in others. Let them bow in contrition before God, asking His pardon for the sharp speeches they have made and the unguarded spirit they have revealed. Remember that God hears every word you speak, and that as you judge, you will be judged.... (Ev 633.5) MC VC