Beware of Self-sympathy—Cease sympathizing with yourself, and remember the world’s Redeemer. Consider the infinite sacrifice He has made in behalf of man, and think of His disappointment that after He has made such a sacrifice in man’s behalf, man should choose to ally himself with those who hate Christ and righteousness and should become one with them in the indulgence of perverted appetite, thus bringing eternal ruin to his soul.—Testimonies for the Church 5:508 (1889). {1MCP 273.1}

(273) Pas på selvmedlidenhed. - Stop med at have ondt af dig selv og husk på verdens Forløser. Overvej det uendelige offer han gjorde for menneskenes skyld og tænk på hvor skuffet han blev efter at havde gjort et sådant offer for menneskenes skyld; for mennesket vælger at alliere sig med dem, som hader Kristus og retfærdighed og skulle blive ét med dem i at give efter for en forvansket appetit og derved bringe sin sjæl evig ruin. - vidnesbyrd 5 508 (1889).