Superficially considered, this might seem to be a blessed state, a heaven indeed; but, as already noted on a preceding page, we read of heaven itself and its leadings that “the god of heaven is a god of order, and he requires all his followers to have rules and regulations to preserve order.”-“Testimonies for the Church,” No. 32, page 30. COOD 123.1
The following is what the Lord has said on the subject: “One point will have to be guarded, and that is individual independence. As soldiers of in Christ’s army, there should be concert of action in the various departments of the work....” “Followers of Christ will not act independently one of another.”-“Testimonies for the Church,” No. 33, pages 62, 63. COOD 123.2