Should he trust to his own strength and judgment, Saul would move impulsively, and would commit grave errors. But if he would remain humble, seeking constantly to be guided by divine wisdom, and advancing as the providence of God opened the way, he would be enabled to discharge the duties of his high position with success and honor. Under the influence of divine grace, every good quality would be gaining strength, while evil traits would as steadily lose their power. {2BC 1016.8}

Skulle han stole på sin egen styrke og dømmekraft, og ville begå alvorlige fej. Men hvis han forblev ydmyg, og hele tiden søgte vejledning efter guddommelig visdom, og gå frem efter som Guds forsyn åbner vejen, vil han kunne udføre pligterne i hans høje stilling med (1017) succes og ære. Under den guddommelige nådes indflydelse, vil enhver god kvalitet vinde styrke, medens onde træk hele tiden vil miste sin kraft.