God would have us learn the solemn lesson that we are working out our own destiny. The character we form in this life decides whether or not we are fitted to live through the eternal ages. No man can with safety remain idle. He may not have many talents, but let him trade on those which he has; and in proportion as he exhibits integrity toward God and his fellowmen, so God will bless him. {TM 379.3}

Gud vil have os til at lære den højtidelige lektie at vi skal arbejde på vor egen skæbne. Den karakter vi danner i dette liv afgører om vi er eller ikke egnede til at leve i de evige tider. Intet menneske kan være uvirksom og så i sikkerhed. Han kan måske ikke have mange talenter, men lad ham benytte sig af dem han har; alt eftersom (380) han udviser hæderlighed overfor Gud og hans medmennesker, så Gud vil velsigne ham.