I saw that if there is anyone on earth who can consistently testify under oath, it is the Christian. He lives in the light of God’s countenance. He grows strong in His strength. And when matters of importance must be decided by law, there is no one who can so well appeal to God as the Christian. I was bidden by the angel to notice that God swears by Himself. Genesis 22:16; Hebrews 6:13, 17. He swore to Abraham (Genesis 26:3), to Isaac (Psalm 105:9; Jeremiah 11:5), and to David (Psalm 132:11; Acts 2:30). God required of the children of Israel an oath between man and man. Exodus 22:10, 11. Jesus submitted to the oath in the hour of His trial. The high priest said unto Him: “I adjure Thee by the living God, that Thou tell us whether Thou be the Christ, the Son of God.” Jesus said unto him: “Thou hast said.” If Jesus in His teachings to His disciples referred to the judicial oath, He would have reproved the high priest, and there enforced His teachings, for the good of His followers present. Satan has been pleased that some have viewed oath taking in a wrong light; for it has given him opportunity to oppress them and take from them their Lord’s money. The stewards of God must be more wise, lay their plans, and prepare themselves to withstand Satan’s devices; for he is to make greater efforts than ever before. {1T 202.3}

Jeg så, at hvis der er nogen på jorden, der med rette kan vidne under ed, er det en kristen. Han lever i Guds åsyns lys. Han styrkes i hans kraft. Og når betydningsfulde sager skal afgøres ved domstolene er der ingen, der med så god grund kan appellere til Gud, som den kristne kan. Engelen bad mig lægge mærke til, at Gud sværger ved (203) sig selv. (1. Mos. 22,16; Hebr. 6, 13. 17). Han tilsvor Abraham (1. Mos. 26,3), Isak (Sal. 105,9; Jer. 11,5) og David (Sal. 132,11; Ap. G. 2,30). Gud afkrævede Israel en ed mand og mand imellem (2. Mos. 22,10-11). Jesus bøjede sig for kravet om ed i forhørets time. Ypperstepræsten sagde til ham: »Jeg tager dig i ed ved den levende Gud: Sig os, om du er Kristus, Guds søn.« Jesus sagde til ham: »Du har selv sagt det.« Dersom Jesus i sin undervisning til disciplene hentydede til den retslige ed, ville han til gavn for sine tilstedeværende efterfølgere have irettesat ypperstepræsten og der håndhævet sin lære. Det har været Satan til behag, at nogle har betragtet aflæggelsen af ed i et urigtigt lys, da det har givet ham anledning til at undertrykke dem og fratage dem deres herres penge. Guds husholdere må vise større klogskab, lægge deres planer og forberede sig til at kunne modstå Satans påfund; for han vil gøre større anstrengelser end nogensinde før.