"In 1844 we had to meet fanaticism on every hand, but always the word came to me: “A great wave of excitement is an injury to the work. Keep your feet in the footprints of Christ.” Under great excitement, strange work is done. There are those who improve this opportunity to bring in strange and fanciful doctrines. Thus the door is closed to the proclamation of sound doctrine. GW 316.2"
"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:"
Both passages encourage following Christ's example and avoiding fanaticism or excitement that leads to unsound doctrine.
"Those who do the work of the Lord in the cities must close and bolt the doors against excitement and fanaticism. Ministers are not to issue notices of meetings so worded as to create an alarm. When the Lord is ready for the advanced denunciation of wicked cities, He will let His people know. But this will be after these cities have had an opportunity to hear and receive the word that is unto life eternal. GW 316.3"
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves."
Both passages emphasize wisdom and caution in spreading the message, particularly in potentially hostile environments.