Says the apostle: “Ye are not your own; for ye are bought with a price.” When the poor, condemned sinner was lying under the curse of the Father’s law, Jesus so loved him that He gave Himself for the transgressor. He redeemed him by the virtue of His blood. We cannot estimate the precious ransom paid to redeem fallen man. The heart’s best and holiest affections should be given in return for such wondrous love. The temporal gifts you enjoy are merely lent you to aid in the advancement of the kingdom of God. {4T 119.2}

Apostlen siger: »Eller ved I ikke, ... at I ikke tilhører jer selv? I er jo købt og prisen betalt.« Når den fattige, fordømte synder ligger under Faderens lovs forbandelse, elskede Jesus ham så meget at han gav sig selv for denne overtræder. Han genløste ham ved sit blods kraft. Vi kan ikke fatte den dyrebare løsesum, der er betalt for at genløse faldne mennesker. Hjertets bedste og helligste hengivenhed burde gives igen for en så forunderlig kærlighed. De timelige gaver du nyder er blot løn, til hjælp for Guds riges fremme.