God is testing and proving individuals in New York. He has permitted some to have a measure of prosperity, to develop what is in their hearts. Pride and love of the world have separated them from God. The principles of truth are virtually sacrificed, while they profess to love the truth. Christians should wake up and act. Their influence is telling upon, and molding, the opinions and habits of others. They will have to bear the weighty responsibility of deciding by their influence the destiny of souls. {3T 51.3}

Gud forsøger og prøver enkeltpersoner i New York. Han har ladet nogle få fremgang og udvikle hvad er i deres hjerter. Verdens stolthed og kærlighed har adskilt dem fra Gud. Sandhedens principper er i virkeligheden ofret, skønt de bekender sig til at elske sandheden. Kristne (52) burde vågne op og handle. Deres indflydelse virker på andre og former deres meninger og vaner. De må bære det tunge ansvar deres indflydelse giver for sjæles skæbne.