Self is difficult to conquer. Human depravity in every form is not easily brought into subjection to the Spirit of Christ. But all should be impressed with the fact that unless this victory is gained through Christ, there is no hope for them. The victory can be gained; for nothing is impossible with God. By His assisting grace, all evil temper, all human depravity, may be overcome. Every Christian must learn of Christ, “who, when He was reviled, reviled not again.” {4T 349.1}

Selvet er vanskeligt at sejre over. Menneskelig fordærvelse i enhver form er ikke let at underlægge Kristi Ånd. Men alle bør indprentes med det faktum, at hvis den sejr ikke vindes ved Kristus, er der ikke håb for dem. Sejren kan vindes; for intet er umuligt med Gud. Ved hans hjælpende nåde, kan al ond irritation, al menneskelig fordærvelse, overvindes. Enhver kristen må lære af Kristus, »han, som ikke skældte igen."