It is not safe for us to close our eyes and harden our consciences, that we shall not see or realize our sins. We need to cherish the instruction we have had in regard to the hateful character of sin in order that we may repent of and confess our sins (Letter 71, 1893).{3BC 1147.7}

Det var ikke for os at lukke vore øjne og forhærde vor samvittighed, så vi ikke ser eller erkender vore synder. Vi har brug for at værne om den belæring vi har fået om syndens hadefulde karakter, så at i kan angre og bekende vore synder (Brev 71, 1893).