The youth of ----- are in a startling condition. While some in the church have been burdened in regard to those occupying responsible positions, and have been finding fault and murmuring against reproof, insinuating their doubts, and gossiping of the affairs of others, their own souls have been enshrouded in darkness, and their children have been leavened with the spirit that was working upon their parents. This disposition is calculated to break down all restraint and authority. God holds these parents responsible for the malice and rebellion of the youth under their care. {4T 203.1}

De unge i ___ er i en foruroligende tilstand. Selvom nogle i menigheden er blevet bebyrdet med hensyn til dem, der har ansvarsfulde stillinger og har kværuleret og knurret over irettesættelser, smigeret deres tvivl og sladret om andres anliggender, er deres egne sjæle blevet omgivet i mørke og deres børn er blevet gennemsyret af den ånd, der arbejdede i deres forældre. Dette gemyt vil nedbryde alle bånd og al myndighed. Gud holder disse forældre ansvarlige for det ondsind og oprør der kommer fra de unge mennesker, de har i varetægt.