"I was shown that you had spoiled several good openings by your injudicious manner of laboring, and what shall I say to you in regard to this matter? Souls have been lost through your lack of wisdom in presenting the truth and your failure to adorn your calling as a gospel minister by courtesy, kindness, and long-suffering. True Christian politeness should characterize all the actions of a minister of Christ. Oh, how poorly have you represented our pitiful, compassionate Redeemer, whose life was the embodiment of goodness and true purity. You have turned souls from the truth by a harsh, censorious, overbearing spirit. Your words have not been in the gentleness of Christ, but in the spirit of E. Your nature is naturally coarse and unrefined, and because you have never felt the necessity of true refinement and Christian politeness, your life has not been as elevated as it might have been. 3T 460.1"
"Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:"
Both passages emphasize the importance of avoiding offense in ministry. Paul urges giving no offense, while EGW criticizes the minister for his injudicious manner, lack of courtesy, and harsh spirit, which turns souls away. The principle of representing Christ through gentle and considerate behavior is central to both.