Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

Chapter 127
Wise Counselors
Because of the importance of the work in
Southern California and the perplexities which now
surround it, there should be selected no less than
five men of wisdom and experience to consult with
the presidents of the local and union conferences
regarding general plans and policies. The Lord is
not pleased with the disposition some have
manifested to rule those of more experience than
themselves. By this course of action some have
revealed that they are not qualified to fill the
important positions which they occupy. Any
human being who spreads himself out to large
proportions and who seeks to have the control of
his fellows, proves himself to be a dangerous man
to be entrusted with religious responsibilities.
Let no one cling to the idea that unless money
is in hand, no move should be made that calls for
the investment of means. If in our past experience
we had always followed this method, we would
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