In the case of Achan’s sin God said to Joshua: “Neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.” How does this instance compare with the course pursued by those who will not raise their voice against sin and wrong, but whose sympathies are ever found with those who trouble the camp of Israel with their sins? Said God to Joshua: “Thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.” He pronounced the punishment which would follow the transgression of His covenant. {3T 267.3}

Da Akan havde syndet, sagde Gud til Josua: »Jeg vil ikke mere være med eder, hvis I ikke bortrydder bandet af eders midte.« Hvorledes svarer dette til deres handlemåde, som ikke vil opløfte deres røst imod synd og uret, men altid er at finde på deres side, der volder besvær i Israels lejr med deres synder? Gud sagde til Josua: »Du kan ikke holde stand over for dine fjender, før I skaffer bandet bort fra eder!« Han kundgjorde (268) den straf, overtrædelsen af hans pagt ville medføre.