It is not enough to argue in defense of the truth. The most telling evidence of its worth is seen in a godly life; and without this the most conclusive statements will be lacking in weight and prevailing power; for our strength lies in being connected with God by His Holy Spirit, and transgression severs us from this sacred nearness with the Source of our might and wisdom (The Review and Herald, March 20, 1888).{2BC 998.3}

Det er ikke nok at argumenterer for sandheden. Det mest tællende bevis for dets værdi ses i et gudfrygtigt liv; og uden dette vil de mest afgørende udtalelser mangle vægt og kraft; for vor styrke ligger i at være forbundet med Gud ved Hans Helligånd, og overtrædelse skiller os fra denne hellige nærhed der er med vor magt og visdoms Kildeudspring (RH 20. marts, 1888).