Many Today Would Wish to Follow Their Own Plan—Would those who today profess to be God’s people conduct themselves thus, under similar circumstances? Doubtless many would wish to follow out their own plans, would suggest ways and means of accomplishing the desired end. They would be loth to submit to so simple an arrangement, and one that reflected no glory upon themselves, save the merit of obedience. They would also question the possibility of conquering a mighty city in that manner. But the law of duty is supreme. It should wield authority over human reason. Faith is the living power that presses through every barrier, overrides all obstacles, and plants its banner in the heart of the enemy’s camp (The Signs of the Times, April 14, 1881).{2BC 995.2}

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2-5. Se EGW for Dommerbogen 7,7. 16-18.

Mange i dag vil ønske at følge deres egne planer. - Ville dem som i dag bekender at være Guds folk, selv optræde sådan, under lignende omstændigheder? Mange ville utvivlsomt ønske at følge deres egne planer, ville foreslå veje og midler der gav den ønskede afslutning. De ville nødig underlægge sig så simpel en ordning, og noget som ikke genspejler ære på dem selv, undtagen lydighedens fortjeneste. De ville også betvivle muligheden at besejre en mægtig by på den måde. Men pligtens lov står øverst. Den bør udøves med myndighed over menneskelig forstand. Tro er den levende kraft som nedbryder enhver barriere, tilsidesætter alle forhindringer, og planter sit banner i midten af en hver fjendes lejr (ST 14. april, 1881).