Christ and Conformity—How wonderful is the work of grace upon the human heart! It gives mental power, wisdom to use the talent of means, not in self-pleasing but through self-denial, to carry forward missionary work. Christ, the Son of God, was a missionary to our world. He says, “Whoso will follow, let him forsake all.” You cannot love Him while copying the fashions of the world or enjoying worldly society.—Lt 238, 1907. {2MCP 558.1}

Kristus og tilpasning — Hvor forunderligt er ikke nådearbejdet på menneskehjertet! Det giver mental kraft, visdom at bruge bemidlede talenter, ikke til selvbehag, men ved selvfornægtelse, for at fremføre missionsarbejde. Kristus, Guds Søn, var en missionær for vor verden. Han siger: ”Den som vil følge med, lad ham opgive alt.” Du kan ikke elske Ham medens du kopierer verdens moder eller nyder verdens selskab.—Brev 238, 1907.