Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers - Ellen G. White

and who was unacquainted with the true
conditions. Much time has thus been lost in asking
advice and counsel from men who were not in a
position to give wise counsel. Let all God's
workers be guided by the word of truth which
points out their duty, following implicitly the
directions Christ has given.
In 1883, I said to our brethren assembled in
General Conference:
"Satan exults when men look to and trust in
man. The one who is the object of this undue
confidence is exposed to strong temptations. Satan
will, if possible, lead him to self-confidence, in
order that human defects may mar the work. He
will be in danger of encouraging his brethren in
their dependence upon him, and feeling that all
things that pertain to the movements of the cause
must be brought to his notice. Thus the work will
bear the impress of man instead of the impress of
God. But if all will learn to depend upon God for
themselves, many dangers that assail the one who
stands at the head of the work will be averted. If he
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