Those who so presumptuously preach definite time, in so doing gratify the adversary of souls; for they are advancing infidelity rather than Christianity. They produce Scripture and by false interpretation show a chain of argument which apparently proves their position. But their failures show that they are false prophets, that they do not rightly interpret the language of inspiration. The word of God is truth and verity, but men have perverted its meaning. These errors have brought the truth of God for these last days into disrepute. Adventists are derided by ministers of all denominations, yet God’s servants must not hold their peace. The signs foretold in prophecy are fast fulfilling around us. This should arouse every true follower of Christ to zealous action. {4T 307.2}

De, der så formasteligt forkynder en bestemt tid, tilfredsstiller derved sjælenes modstander, for de styrker vantro i stedet for kristendom. De fremholder skriftsteder og ved hjælp af falsk udlæggelse påviser de en række argumenter, der tilsyneladende beviser deres standpunkt. Men deres fejltagelser åbenbarer, at de er falske profeter, at de ikke tolker den inspirerede tale på den rette måde. Guds ord er sandhed og virkelighed; men menneskene har forvansket dets mening. Sådanne vildfarelser har bragt Guds sandhed for disse sidste dage i vanry. Prædikanter i alle samfund spotter adventisterne; men Guds tjenere må alligevel ikke tie. De tegn, der forudsiges i profetien, går hurtigt i opfyldelse rundt omkring os. Dette bør anspore enhver sand Kristi efterfølger til nidkær handling.