But when the conscience is guided by human perceptions, which are not subdued and softened by the grace of Christ, the mind is in a diseased condition. Things are not seen in their true bearings. The imagination is wrought upon, and the eye of the mind sees things in a false, distorted light. {1MCP 323.2}

Men når samvittigheden føres af menneskelige begreber, som ikke er undertrykt og blødgjort af Kristi nåde, er sindet i en sygelig tilstand. Tingene ses ikke i deres sande tilstand. Indbildningen bearbejdes, og sindets øje ser ting i et falsk og fordrejet lys.