Chapter 81—The Minister’s Wife June 5, 1863, I was shown that Satan is ever at work to dishearten and lead astray ministers whom God has chosen to preach the truth. The most effectual way in which he can work is through home influences, through unconsecrated companions. If he can control their minds, he can through them the more readily gain access to the husband, who is laboring in word and doctrine to save souls. I was referred to the warnings which God has repeatedly given, and to the duties which have been pointed out as belonging to the wife of a minister; yet these warnings have not had a lasting influence. The testimonies given have had effect but a short time. The light has been but partially followed. Obedience and devotion to God have been forgotten, many have disregarded the sacred obligation resting upon them to improve the light and privileges given, and walk as children of the light. If the veil could be parted and all could see just how their cases are regarded in heaven, there would be an awakening, and each would with fear inquire, What shall I do to be saved? {1T 449.2}

Den 5.juni 1863 fik jeg vist at Satan altid arbejder på at gøre prædikanter modløse og lede dem på afveje, prædikanter som Gud har udvalgt til at forkynde sandheden. Den mest effektive måde han kan arbejde på, er ved den påvirkning han kan give gennem hjemmet og ikke-indviede ledsagere. Hvis han kan styre deres tanker, kan han gennem dem lettere opnå adgang til manden, som arbejder i ord og lære for at frelse sjæle. Jeg blev henvist til de advarsler, som Gud havde givet gentagende gange og til de pligter, som var blevet anvist for prædikantens hustru; alligevel har disse advarsler ikke haft en vedvarende virkning. Det (450) vidnesbyrd, som var givet har kun haft virkning i kort tid. Lydighed og helligelse til Gud er glemt, mange har ignoreret den hellige pligt der påhviler dem, at de skal benytte sig af det lys de har fået og vandre som lysets børn. Hvis sløret kunne splittes ad og alle kunne se hvordan der ses på deres sager i himlen, ville der blive en vækkelse og alle ville frygtsomt spørge: Hvad kan jeg gøre for at blive frelst?