Christ had spoken a sacred, eternal truth regarding the relation between Himself and His followers. He knew the character of those who claimed to be His disciples, and His words tested their faith. He declared that they were to believe and act upon His teaching. All who received Him would partake of His nature, and be conformed to His character. This involved the relinquishment of their cherished ambitions. It required the complete surrender of themselves to Jesus. They were called to become self-sacrificing, meek and lowly in heart. They must walk in the narrow path traveled by the Man of Calvary, if they would share in the gift of life and the glory of heaven.

Kristus havde udtalt en hellig og evig sandhed om forholdet mellem ham selv og hans efterfølgere. Han kendte deres natur, som hævdede at være hans disciple, og hans ord satte deres tro på prøve. Han erklærede, at de skulle tro på og handle efter hans lære. Alle, som tog imod ham, ville få del i hans natur og blive omdannede til at få hans karakter. Dette medførte, at de måtte give afkald på den ærgerrighed, de nærede. Det krævede, at de fuldt og helt overgav sig til Jesus. De var kaldede til selv at profetere og at være ydmyge og sagtmodige af hjertet. De måtte vandre ad den snævre vej, hvor manden fra Golgata havde vandret før dem, hvis de ville have del i livets gave og Himmelens herlighed.