Dispositions May Be Modified—It is in mercy that the Lord reveals to men their hidden defects. He would have them critically examine the complicated emotions and motives of their own hearts and detect that which is wrong, modify their dispositions, and refine their manners. God would have His servants become acquainted with their own hearts. In order to bring to them a true knowledge of their condition, He permits the fire of affliction to assail them so that they may be purified.—The Review and Herald, April 10, 1894 (My Life Today, 92.) {2MCP 617.1}

Temperamentet kan ændres — Det er i sin nåde at Herren åbenbarer mennesker deres skjulte mangler. Han vil have at de skal ransage deres komplicerede følelser og motiver i deres egne hjerter kritisk og opspore det som er forkert, ændre deres temperamenter, og forædle deres optræden. Gud vil have at Hans tjenere skal kende til deres egne hjerter. For at få dem til at kende deres sande tilstand, lader Han pinslernes ild angribe dem, så de kan renses.—The Review and Herald, 10. april, 1894 (My Life Today, 92.)