There is much to be done. Missionaries should be in the field who are willing, if need be, to go to foreign countries to present the truth before those who sit in darkness. But there is little disposition among young men to consecrate themselves to God and to devote their talents to His service. They are too willing to shun responsibilities and burdens. They are not obtaining the experience in burden bearing or the knowledge of the Scriptures that they should have to fit them for the work that God would accept at their hands. It is the duty of all to see how much they can do for the Master who has died for them. But many are seeking to do just as little as possible and are cherishing the faint hope of getting into heaven at last. It is their privilege to have stars in their crown because of souls saved through their instrumentality. But alas! indolence and spiritual sloth prevail everywhere. Selfishness and pride occupy a large place in their hearts, and there is but little room for heavenly things. {3T 94.2}

Der skal udrettes meget. Missionærer, som er villige, bør være i marken, om nødvendigt, gå ud til fremmede lande og overbringe sandheden til dem, som er i mørke. Men de unge har kun lidt tilbøjelighed til at hellige sig (95) til Gud og hellige deres talenter til hans tjeneste. De vil hellere undgå ansvar og byrder. De opnår ikke erfaring ved at bære byrder eller kendskab til skrifterne hvilket burde udruste dem for det arbejde Gud vil godtage fra deres hænder. Det er alles pligt at finde ud af hvor meget de kan gøre for Mesteren som døde for deres skyld. Men mange søger efter at gøre så lidt så muligt og passer på det svage håb om at til sidst komme i himlen. Det er deres privilegium at have stjerner i deres krone, fordi sjæle er blevet frelst, ved deres hjælp. Men ak! ladhed og åndelig dorskhed hersker over alt. Selviskhed og stolthed har en stor plads i deres hjerter og der er kun lidt plads for himmelske ting.