31, 32 (Mark 3:28, 29; Luke 12:10; see EGW comment on Exodus 4:21). Firm, Determined Resistance of Truth—Christ was not warring against finite men, but against principalities and powers, against spiritual wickedness in high places. He tells His hearers that all manner of sin and blasphemy may be forgiven if done in ignorance. In their great blindness they might speak words of insult and derision against the Son of man, and yet be within the boundary of mercy. But when the power and Spirit of God rested upon His messengers, they were on holy ground. To ignore the Spirit of God, to charge it with being the spirit of the devil, placed them in a position where God had no power to reach their souls. No power in any of God’s provisions to correct the erring can reach them....{5BC 1092.7}

31, 32 (Mark 3,28. 29; Luk. 12,10; se EGW på 2.Mos. 4,21). Fast, besluttet modstand mod sandheden. - Kristus advarer ikke imod begrænsede mennesker, men imod magter og myndigheder, mod åndelig ondskab på høje steder. Han fortæller til tilhørere at al slags synd og blasfemi kan tilgives hvis det gøres i uvidenhed. I deres store blindhed kan de sige krænkende og bespottende ord imod Menneskesønnen, og alligevel være inden for nådens grænse. Men når Guds Ånd hviler på Hans budbringere, er de på hellig grund. At ignorere Guds Ånd, at anklage det for at være djævelsk ånd, sætter dem i en position hvor Gud ikke har kraft til at nå deres sjæle. Ingen af de kræfter i Guds forudseenhed, som retter den fejlende, kan nå dem. . . .