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"We need at this time to show a decided interest in the workers of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. None who claim to have a part in the work of God, should lose interest in the grand object of this organization in temperance lines. It would be a good thing if at our camp-meetings we should invite the members of the W. C. T. U. to take part in our exercises. This would help them to become acquainted with the reasons of our faith, and open the way for us to unite with them in the temperance work. If we will do this, we shall come to see that the temperance question means more than many of us have supposed. GW 384.2"
Related principle 80% 1 Corinthians 12:21
"And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you."
Both passages emphasize the importance of different parts working together and not dismissing the value of others. EGW applies this to the relationship between Seventh-day Adventists and the WCTU, while Paul applies it to different members of the body of Christ.
"In some matters, the workers of the W. C. T. U. are far in advance of our leaders. The Lord has in that organization precious souls, who can be a great help to us in our efforts to advance the temperance movement. And the education our people have had in Bible truth and in a knowledge of the requirements of the law of Jehovah, will enable our sisters to impart to these noble temperance advocates that which will be for their spiritual welfare. Thus a union and sympathy will be created where in the past there has sometimes existed prejudice and misunderstanding. I have been surprised as I have seen the indifference of some of our leaders to this organization. We cannot do a better work than to unite, so far as we can do so without compromise, with the W. C. T. U. workers. GW 384.3"
Related principle 75% 1 Corinthians 3:6
"I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase."
Both passages discuss the idea of different individuals or groups contributing different things to a common goal. Paul speaks of planting and watering, while EGW speaks of the WCTU and Adventists each having something to offer the other.

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