As men seek to come into harmony with God, they 30 will find that the offense of the cross has not ceased. Principalities and powers and wicked spirits in high places are arrayed against all who yield obedience to the law of heaven. Therefore, so far from causing grief, persecution should bring joy to the disciples of Christ, for it is an evidence that they are following in the steps of their Master.

Når menneskene søger at forene sig med Gud, vil de finde, at korsets forargelse ikke er ophørt. Magter og myndigheder og ondskabens åndevæsener i det høje flokkes imod alle, der viser lydighed imod himmelens lov. I stedet for at volde sorg bør forfølgelse derfor tværtimod bringe Kristi disciple glæde, da den er et vidnesbyrd om, at de vandrer i deres Mesters fodspor.