Those who reached the crown, and possessed a share in it, and were applauded, are those who obtain that which is the whole aim of their life—riches. They receive that honor which the world bestows upon those who are rich. They have influence in the world. Satan and his evil angels are satisfied. They know that such are surely theirs, that while they are living in rebellion against God, they are Satan’s powerful agents. {1T 352.2}

De, der nåede kronen, fik del i besiddelsen af den og blev tiljublet, er sådanne, som opnår, hvad der er formålet med hele deres liv, nemlig rigdom. De får den ære, som verden yder dem, der er rige. De har indflydelse i verden. Den onde og hans engle er tilfredse. De ved, at sådanne visselig tilhører dem og at medens de lever i oprør mod Gud, er de Satans mægtige redskaber.