Often He met those who had drifted under Satan’s control, and who had no power to break from his snare. To such a one, discouraged, sick, tempted, fallen, Jesus would speak words of tenderest pity, words that were needed and could be understood. Others He met who were fighting a hand-to-hand battle with the adversary of souls. These He encouraged to persevere, assuring them that they would win; for angels of God were on their side and would give them the victory. {FLB 98.7}

Ofte møder han dem, som har ladet sig føre under Satans styre, og som ikke har kraft til at bryde hans snare. En sådan modløs, syg, fristet, faldet person, vil Jesus sige de ømmeste nænsomme ord, som der var brug for, og de vil kunne forstås. Andre han møder, kæmper en tomands kamp med sjælefjenden. Disse opmuntrer Han til at holde ud, og forvisser dem om at de vil vinde; for Guds engle var på deres side og vil give dem sejr.