Faith would have led our first parents to trust the love of God and to obey His commands. Presumption led them to transgress His law, believing that His great love would save them from the consequence of their sin. It is not faith that claims the favor of Heaven without complying with the conditions on which mercy is to be granted. Genuine faith has its foundation in the promises and provisions of the Scriptures.—The Desire of Ages, 126 (1898). {2MCP 534.3}

Troen kunne have fået vore første forældre til at stole på Guds kærlighed og til at adlyde hans befalinger. Overmodighed fik dem til at overtræde hans lov, fordi de troede, at hans store kærlighed ville redde dem fra følgerne af deres synd. Det er ikke tro at kræve Himmelens gunst uden at rette sig efter de betingelser, hvorefter barmhjertigheden skænkes. Ægte tro bygger på Skriftens forjættelser og forordninger. — Den Store Mester, 79 (1898).