Only Safety in Resistance—Our only safety is in giving no place to the devil; for his suggestions and purposes are ever to injure us and hinder us from relying upon God. He transforms himself into an angel of purity that he may, through his specious temptations, introduce his devices in such a manner that we may not discern his wiles. The more we yield, the more powerful will be his deceptions over us. It is unsafe to controvert or to parley with him. For every advantage we give the enemy, he will claim more. {1MCP 24.3}

Kun sikker i modstand. - Vor eneste sikkerhed er ikke give plads til djævelen; for hans antydninger og hensigter vil altid skade os og forhindre os i at stole på Gud. Han forvandler sig selv til en renhedens engel, så han gennem sine besnærende fristelser kan indføre sine bedrag sådan, at vi ikke kan se hans list. Jo mere vi giver efter, des mægtigere vil hans bedrag være over os. Det er farligt at konversere eller forhandle med ham. For enhver adgang vi giver fjenden, vil han kræve mere.