It is Satan's work to fill men's hearts with doubt. He leads them to look upon God as a stern judge. He tempts them to sin, and then to regard themselves as too vile to approach their heavenly Father or to excite His pity. The Lord understands all this. Jesus assures His disciples of God's sympathy for them in their needs and weaknesses. Not a sigh is breathed, not a pain felt, not a grief pierces the soul, but the throb vibrates to the Father's heart.

Det er Satans gerning at bringe tvivl ind i menneskers sjæle. Han får dem til at betragte Gud som en streng dommer. Han frister dem til at synde og til derefter at betragte sig selv som alt for usle til at komme til deres himmelske Fader eller til at vække hans medlidenhed. Herren forstår alt dette. Jesus forvissede sine disciple om Guds kærlige medfølelse i al deres nød og svaghed. Der lyder ikke et suk, der lides ikke en smerte, og ingen sorg piner sjælen, uden at det alt sammen finder genklang i Faderens hjerte.