Those who make no decided effort, but simply wait for the Holy Spirit to compel them to action, will perish in darkness. We would ask those who are waiting for a miracle, What means have been tried which God has placed within your reach? We would ask those who are hoping for some supernatural work to be done, who simply say, “Believe, believe,” Have you submitted yourself to the revealed command of God? The Lord has said, “Thou shalt,” and, “Thou shalt not.” {Ev 653.1}

De, der ikke gør en bevidst indsats, men bare venter på at Helligånden skal drive dem til handling, vil gå til grunde i mørke. Vi kunne spørge dem, der venter på et mirakel, hvad de har gjort med det Gud har placeret inden for rækkevidde! Vi kunne spørge dem, der håber på et eller andet overnaturligt og hele tiden siger: "Tro, bare tro", har I fulgt Guds vilje? Herren har sagt: "Du må" og "Du må ikke".