How Christ Met Perceptions Dulled by Sin—Christ stooped to take upon Himself human nature that He might reach the fallen race and lift them up. But the minds of men had become darkened by sin, their faculties were benumbed and their perceptions dulled, so that they could not discern His divine character beneath the garb of humanity. This lack of appreciation on their part was an obstacle to the work which He desired to accomplish for them; and in order to give force to His teaching He was often under the necessity of defining and defending His position. {1MCP 335.3}

Hvordan Kristus imødekommer den opfattelsesevne der er tåget af synd. - Kristus nedlod sig til at påtage sig menneskelig natur, så han kunne nå den faldne slægt og løfte den op. Men menneskenes sind var blevet formørket af synd, deres evner lammet og deres fatteevne sløvet, så de ikke kunne se hans guddommelige karakter under den menneskelige forklædning. Denne mangel på vurdering fra deres side var en hindring i det arbejde, han ønskede at udføre for dem; og for at give sin undervisning vægt var han ofte nødsaget til at forklare og forsvare sin stilling.