Would those who today profess to be God’s people conduct themselves thus under similar circumstances? Doubtless many would wish to follow out their own plans and would suggest other ways and means of accomplishing the desired end. They would be loath to submit to so simple an arrangement and one that reflected upon themselves no glory save the merit of obedience. They would also question the possibility of a mighty city being conquered in that manner. But the law of duty is supreme. It should hold sway over human reason. Faith is the living power that presses through every barrier, overrides all obstacles, and plants its banner in the heart of the enemy’s camp. {4T 163.3}

Opfører dem, som i dag bekender at være Guds folk, sig således under lignende forhold? Mange vil uden tvivl ønske at kunne følge deres egne planer og vil foreslå andre veje og måder at få den ønskede slutning på. De vil nødig underkaste sig så simpelt et arrangement og et der ikke giver dem anden ære end lydighedens fortjeneste. De vil også betvivle muligheden for at en så mægtig by blev indtaget på den måde. Men pligtens lov er den højeste. Den burde have magten over menneskelig fornuft. Tro er levende kraft der gennemtrænger alle barrierer, springer alle hindringer over og planter dets banner midt i fjendens lejr.