Chapter 5 18-23 (Isaiah 8:12). Confidence in Man Blocks God’s Messages—[Isaiah 5:18 quoted.] Men may seek to strengthen their forces by confederating together, making, as they suppose, strong societies to carry out the plans they have formed. They may lift up their souls in pride and self-sufficiency; but the One mighty in counsel does not plan with them. Their unbelief in His purposes and work, and their confidence in man, will not permit them to receive the messages He sends (The Review and Herald, December 22, 1896).{4BC 1138.2}

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18-23 (kp. 8,12). Tillid til mennesker blokerer Guds budskaber. - [Es. 5,18 citeret.] Mennesker søger at styrke deres kræfter ved at rotte sig sammen, og danne stærke sammensværgelser for at gennemføre de planer de har dannet. De kan løfte deres sjæle o stolthed og selvtilstrækkelighed; men den mægtige i rådet planlægger ikke sammen med dem. Deres vantro i hans hensigter og arbejde, og deres tillid til mennesker vil ikke lade dem modtage de budskaber han sender (RH 22. dec., 1896).