Salem, Oregon,July 8, 1878Chapter 29—The Cause in Texas - God has shown me much in regard to the work of Satan in Texas and the unchristian conduct of some who have moved there from Michigan. I was shown that the Brethren B have not in heart accepted the testimony which has been given them. They have more confidence in themselves than in the spirit of prophecy. They have felt that the light given was not of heaven, but that it originated from reports made to me in regard to them. This is not correct. But let me ask: Was there not foundation for reports? Does not their very life history condemn their course? {4T 330.3}

Gud har vist mig meget med hensyn til Satans arbejde i Texas og nogles ukristnes opførsel, som er kommet der fra Michigan. Jeg fik vist at brødrene B ikke har antaget det vidnesbyrd i deres hjerte, som er givet dem. De har mere tillid til sig selv end til profetiens ånd. De har følt at lyset ikke kom fra himmelen, men at det stammede fra beretninger jeg fik om dem. Dette er ikke rigtigt. Men lad mig spørge: Var der ikke hold i disse beretninger? Fordømmer deres livshistorie ikke deres opførsel?