But we have to meet and contend with men who employ all their power in slandering those who are loyal to God. Their wit and their God-given reason are devoted to making it appear that obedience to the commandments of God is an irksome service. But those who advocate the claims of the law of God testify, “Great peace have they which love Thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.” The Lord presents truth in contrast with error, and presents also the sure result of accepting truth, the experience that always follows willing obedience. It is peace and rest. {TM 247.2}

Men vi må møde og kæmpe med mennesker der bruger alle deres kræfter på at bagtale dem der er tro til Gud. Deres forstand og deres gudgivne fornuft er viet til at gøre det klart at lydighed mod Guds bud er en trættende affære. Men dem der forsvarer Guds lovs krav bevidner, »Megen fred har de, der elsker din lov, og intet bliver til anstød for dem.« »Herrens lov er fuldkommen, kvæger sjælen.« Herren giver sandheden i kontrast til vildfarelse, og overbringer også den modtagne sandheds sikre resultater, den erfaring der altid følger villig lydighed. Det er fred og hvile.