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

Shall we not remedy the difficulties that exist by striving to restore the wounded, not by cutting off their limbs, leaving them crippled for life, their usefulness impaired, when they might have been restored?—Manuscript 143, 1902. (Ev 634.1) MC VC

Criticism of Others Weakens Own Work—The plans and methods of God’s workers are to be thoroughly sifted from worldly policy. Their work is to be carried forward with Christlike simplicity. Remember that he who takes the position of a criticizer greatly weakens his own hands. God has not made it the duty of men or of women to find fault with their fellow workers.—The Review and Herald, September 2, 1902. (Ev 634.2) MC VC

Satan’s Special Temptation—If men desire to place themselves where they can be used by God, they must not criticize others, to make their defects apparent. This is Satan’s special temptation, whereby he strives to hinder the work.—Manuscript 152, 1898. (Ev 634.3) MC VC

Self-sufficiency Tears Down the Work—We want men who will strengthen and build up the work, not tear down and seek to destroy that which others are trying to do. We need men and women whom God can work, the fallow ground of whose heart has been broken up. (Ev 634.4) MC VC

We do not need workers who must be supported and carried by those who have long been in the faith, who regard themselves as a perfect whole. To such we would say, “Stay where you are.” We have had enough to do with this class of workers. We want workers who are not steeped in selfishness, those who are not self-sufficient.—Manuscript 173, 1898. (Ev 634.5) MC VC