Isaiah had denounced the sin of others; but now he sees himself exposed to the same condemnation he had pronounced upon them. He had been satisfied with a cold, lifeless ceremony in his worship of God. He had not known this until the vision was given him of the Lord. How little now appeared his wisdom and talents as he looked upon the sacredness and majesty of the sanctuary.... His view of himself might be expressed in the language of the apostle Paul, “O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” Romans 7:24.... {FLB 190.3}

Esajas havde fordømt andres synder; nu ser han at han er selv udsat for den samme fordømmelse, som han havde givet på andre. Han var tilfreds med en kold og livløs ceremoni i sin gudsdyrkelse. Han vidste ikke af dette før han fik visdommen fra Herren. Hvor smålig så hans visdom og talenter ud nu, hvor han så på helligdommens hellighed og majestæt. . . . Han syn på sig selv kunne udtrykkes i apostlens Paulus’ sprog: ” Jeg elendige menneske! Hvem skal fri mig fra dette dødsens legeme? Rom. 7,24. . . .