Solomon, in his pride and enthusiasm, did not realize that in those pagan altars he was erecting a monument of his debased character, to endure for many generations, and to be commented on by thousands. In like manner, every act of life is great for good or evil; and it is only by acting upon principle in the tests of daily life, that we acquire power to stand firm and faithful in the most dangerous and most difficult positions.{2BC 1032.8}

I sin stolthed og iver indså Salomon ikke at de hedenske altre blev rejst medens han havde en fornedret karakter, til problem for mange slægter, og blive bemærket af tusindvis. På samme måde er det med enhver handling i livet til godt eller til ondt; og det er kun ved at handle principfast i dagliglivets prøver, at vi får kraft til at stå fast og trofast i de mest forlige og vanskelige stillinger.