But there was a still greater truth to be impressed upon their minds. Living in the midst of idolatry and corruption, they had no true conception of the holiness of God, of the exceeding sinfulness of their own hearts, their utter inability, in themselves, to render obedience to God's law, and their need of a Saviour. All this they must be taught.

Men der var en endnu større sandhed, der skulle indprentes i deres sind. De levede midt i afguderi og fordærvelse og havde derfor ikke den rette opfattelse af Guds hellighed, deres eget hjertes overmåde store syndighed, deres manglende evne til ved egen hjælp at vise lydighed mod Guds lov og deres behov for en frelser. Alt dette måtte de lære.