Gladly would Satan have come to the help of those whom he had deceived, and who were devoted to his service. Gladly would he have sent the lightning to kindle their sacrifice. But Jehovah has set Satan's bounds, restrained his power, and not all the enemy's devices can convey one spark to Baal's altar.

Satan ville med glæde have hjulpet disse vildførte mennesker, som var trådt i hans tjeneste. Han ville gladelig have sendt et lyn for at antænde offeret. Men Gud har sat visse grænser, som Satan ikke kan overskride. Han har begrænset den Ondes magt, og selv om fjenden benytter alle kneb, kan han ikke tænde en eneste gnist på Baals alter.