The followers of Christ know little of the plots which Satan and his hosts are forming against them. But He who sitteth in the heavens will overrule all these devices for the accomplishment of His deep designs. The Lord permits His people to be subjected to the fiery ordeal of temptation, not because He takes pleasure in their distress and affliction, but because this process is essential to their final victory. {FLB 317.2}

Kristi efterfølgere ved kun lidt om de planer som Satan og hans hære lægger imod dem. Men Han som sidder i himlene vil underkende alle disse påfund for at fuldende Sine dybe planer. Herren lader Sit folk underlægge hårde fristelses-prøvelser, ikke fordi Han fornøjer sig ved deres kvaler og pinsler, men fordi denne proces er helt nødvendig for deres endelige sejr.