Many who are given to doubt excuse themselves by saying that if they had the evidence which Thomas had from his companions, they would believe. They do not realize that they have not only that evidence, but 808 much more. Many who, like Thomas, wait for all cause of doubt to be removed, will never realize their desire. They gradually become confirmed in unbelief. Those who educate themselves to look on the dark side, and murmur and complain, know not what they do. They are sowing the seeds of doubt, and they will have a harvest of doubt to reap. At a time when faith and confidence are most essential, many will thus find themselves powerless to hope and believe.

I denne tid blev han ved med at erklære: "Hvis jeg ikke får set naglemærkerne i hans hænder, ja, stikker min finger i naglegabene og stikker min hånd i hans side, tror jeg det ikke." Han ville ikke se med sine brødres øjne eller have en tro, der var afhængig af deres vidnesbyrd. Han elskede sin Herre inderligt, men han havde givet skinsyge og vantro lov til at tage sit sind og hjerte i besiddelse.