It is because this work is neglected that so many young disciples never advance beyond the mere alphabet of Christian experience. The light which was glowing in their own hearts when Jesus spoke to them, "Thy sins be forgiven thee," they might have kept alive by helping those in need. The restless energy that is so often a source of danger to the young might be directed into channels through which it would 641 flow out in streams of blessing. Self would be forgotten in earnest work to do others good.

Det er på grund af, at dette arbejde forsømmes, at så mange unge disciple aldrig når ud over børnelærdommen i deres erfaringer som kristne. Det lys, der var begyndt at skinne i deres egne hjerter, dengang Jesus talte til dem og sagde: "Dine synder er tilgivet dig," kunne de have bevaret brændende ved at hjælpe dem, der er i nød. Den rastløse energi, der så ofte rummer en fare for de unge, kunne ledes ind i kanaler, hvorigennem den ville strømme som floder af velsignelse. Deres eget jeg ville blive glemt i oprigtigt arbejde for at gøre godt imod andre.