November, 1846

I was sorry that one of our true ministers went to keep the Sacrament with one who is a minister only in name, one who minds earthly things, whose conversation is not in heaven. I do not consider it right that converted ministers should join with them whom they do not believe are sent by Christ, for they are not fellow labourers, but soul destroyers, being of their father, the devil. I do not believe God will take Satan's children to be His ambassadors to beseech men to be reconciled. It is quite against the Scriptures, and therefore I am persuaded they ought not to be countenanced in any manner of way. When ministers hold fellowship with them the congregation think they can do likewise.