Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

suppose that their position gives them the power to
control their fellows, and they flatter themselves, as
did Peter, that they will not fall under temptation.
When in the hour of his trial Christ declared to his
disciples that they would all forsake him, Peter
answered, "Lord, why can not I follow thee now? I
will lay down my life for thy sake. Jesus answered
him, Wilt thou lay down they life for my sake?
Verily, verily I say unto thee, the cock shall not
crow till thou hast denied me thrice." Throughout
his trial Christ preserved his humility. Peter's selfconfident
assertion was tested, and he failed to
endure the test. He denied his Lord in the hour of
temptation.
I am instructed to present these words before
the workers in Los Angeles and at Paradise Valley.
Man is not to be depended on as a model in speech
or in plans. If it is possible, there should be chosen
to fill the responsible positions in a conference,
men who will not lead others to depend upon them,
but will lead all to make the life of Christ their
study, and their pattern. Christ ever manifested a
heavenly courtesy in dealing with human souls. His
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