Although there is a natural tendency to pursue a downward course, there is a power that will be brought to combine with man’s earnest effort. His willpower will have a counteracting tendency. If he will combine with this divine help, he may resist the voice of the tempter. But Satan’s temptations harmonize with his defective, sinful tendencies, and urge him to sin. All he has to do is to follow the leader Jesus Christ who will tell him just what to do. God beckons to you from His throne in heaven, presenting to you a crown of immortal glory, and bids you to fight the good fight of faith and run the race with patience. Trust in God every moment. He is faithful that leadeth forward.— Letter 26d, 1887{1MCP 105.4}

Selvom der er en naturlig tendens til en nedadgående kurs, er der en kraft der vil forene sig med menneskets alvorligste møje. Hans viljekraft vil have en modvirkende tendens. Hvis han vil forene sig med denne guddommelige hjælp, kan han modstå fristerens røst. Men Satans fristelser er i harmoni med hans mangelfulde, syndige tendenser, og tilskynder ham til at synde. Alt hvad han har at gøre er at følge lederen Jesus Kristus, som vil fortælle ham præcis hvad han skal gøre. Gud drager dig, fra Sin trone i himlen, overbringer dig en evig herlighedskrone, og påbyder dig at kæmpe troens gode strid og løbe udholdende dette væddeløb. Stol på Gud hvert øjeblik. Han er trofast som leder dig fremad. - Brev 26d, 1887.