In our day are not the same influences at work? Of the husbandmen of the Lord's vineyard are not many following in the steps of the Jewish leaders? Are not religious teachers turning men away from the plain requirements of the word of God? Instead of educating them in obedience to God's law, are they not educating them in transgression? From many of the pulpits of the churches the people are taught that the law of God is not binding upon them. Human traditions, ordinances, and customs are exalted. Pride and self-satisfaction because of the gifts of God are fostered, while the claims of God are ignored.

Gør ikke den samme indflydelse sig gældende i vore dage? Er der ikke mange af arbejderne i Herrens vingård, som følger i de jødiske lederes fodspor? Er der ikke religiøse ledere, som leder menneskene bort fra Guds ords tydelige krav? Underviser de dem ikke i at overtræde Guds lov i stedet for at lære dem lydighed mod den? Fra mange prædikestole lærer man folk, at Guds lov ikke er bindende for dem. Man stiller menneskers overleveringer anordninger og skikke i højsædet. Stolthed og selvtilfredshed over Guds rige gaver næres i hjertet, medens man tilsidesætter Guds krav.