Testimonies for the Church, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

claims upon him, then he can choose to differ, and
in the most quiet manner possible give as his
reason that he cannot sacrifice his faith or his
principles. It would be for Brother M's interest in
temporal matters to have his wife's judgment and
counsel.
While he is harsh, rough, and
unaccommodating, he can have no influence to win
his wife to the truth. He should reform. He needs to
become softened, to be tender, gentle, and loving.
He should let the sunshine of cheerfulness and
happy contentment into his heart, and then let its
beams shine into his family. He has brought into
his family those whose influence would prove a
curse to his wife rather than a blessing. In so doing,
he has brought burdens upon her that might have
been avoided. She should be consulted, and her
wishes regarded, as far as possible without
compromising his faith.
Brother M has chosen his own way, and has
had a set will, savoring of stubbornness. He has
frequently been unyielding. This should not be. He
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