The obligations in the spiritual agreement entered into at baptism are mutual. As human beings act their part with whole-hearted obedience, they have a right to pray, “Let it be known, Lord, that Thou art God in Israel.” The fact that you have been baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, is an assurance that if you will claim their help, these powers will help you in every emergency. The Lord will hear and answer the prayers of His sincere followers who wear Christ’s yoke and learn in His school His meekness and lowliness.—Testimonies For The Church 6:98, 99 (1900). {Ev 316.3}

Forpligtelserne i den åndelige overenskomst, der indgås ved dåben, er gensidige. Når mennesker udfører deres del i helhjertet lydighed, har de ret til at bede: "Herre, lad det kendes, at du er Gud i Israel!" Den omstændighed, at du er døbt i Faderens, Sønnens og Helligåndens navn, er en forsikring om, at søger du bistand hos disse magter, vil de hjælpe dig i ethvert kritisk tilfælde. (317) Herren vil høre og besvare sine oprigtige efterfølgeres bønner, når de bærer Kristi åg og lærer sagtmodighed og ydmyghed i hans skole. - Vidnesbyrdene bd. 6, s. 98, 99. (1900)