I was shown that the two younger sons of Brother X were naturally goodhearted, conscientious young men, but that Satan had blinded their perception. Their companions were not all of that class which would strengthen and improve their morals or increase their understanding and love for the truth and heavenly things. “One sinner destroyeth much good.” The ridicule and corrupt conversation of these companions had had its effect to dispel serious and religious impressions. {3T 125.1}

Jeg fik vist at bror X's to yngste sønner af naturen var godhjertede, samvittighedsfulde unge mennesker, men at Satan havde forblændet deres sansning. Ikke alle deres kammerater var af den slags som styrker og forbedrer deres moral eller forøger deres forståelse og kærlighed for sandheden og himmelske ting. »En eneste synder kan ødelægge meget godt.« Den bespottende og fordærvede tale fra disse kammerater har virket til at fordrive alvorlige og religiøse aftryk.