There are few who realize how far-reaching is the influence of their words and acts. How often the errors of parents produce the most disastrous effects upon their children and children's children, long after the actors themselves have been laid in the grave. Everyone is exerting an influence upon others, and will be held accountable for the result of that influence. Words and actions have a telling power, and the long hereafter will show the effect of our life here. The impression made by our words and deeds will surely react upon ourselves in blessing or in cursing. This thought gives an awful solemnity to life, and should draw us to God in humble prayer that He will guide us by His wisdom.

Der er kun få, der forstår, hvor stor indflydelse deres ord og handlinger har. Forældrenes fejltrin får ofte de mest katastrofale følger for børnene og børnebørnene, længe efter at forældrene selv er lagt i graven. Hvert eneste menneske øver indflydelse over andre og vil blive holdt ansvarligt for virkningerne af denne indflydelse. Ord og handlinger har en vældig magt, og vor indflydelse her i livet vil gøre sig gældende langt ind i fremtiden. Vore ord og handlinger vil falde tilbage på os selv i form af velsignelser eller forbandelser. Denne tanke gør livet meget alvorligt og burde få os til at bede Gud ydmygt om at lede os ved sin visdom.