Had some great test been appointed Adam, then those whose hearts incline to evil would have excused themselves by saying, "This is a trivial matter, and God is not so particular about little things." And there would be continual transgression in things looked upon as small, and which pass unrebuked among men. But the Lord has made it evident that sin in any degree is offensive to Him.

Hvis Adam var blevet stillet på en eller anden stor prøve ville de, hvis hjerte drages mod det onde, have undskyldt sig med at sige: "Dette er en ubetydelig ting, og Gud er ikke så nøje med småting." Og så ville der stadig forekomme overtrædelser i ting, der regnes for små, og som passerer ustraffet blandt mennesker. Men Herren havde tydeligt vist, at synd af enhver størrelse er anstødelig for Gud.