Perhaps one or more commit errors or are unruly. The case is exaggerated in his mind, and he becomes unjust and is severe and cutting in reproof, even taunting the one whom he considers at fault. This same injustice afterward prevents him from admitting that he has not taken the proper course. To maintain the dignity of his position, he has lost a precious, golden opportunity to manifest the spirit of Christ, perhaps to gain a soul for heaven. {4T 421.2}

Måske begår en eller flere fejl eller er uregerlige. Dette overdriver han og han bliver uretfærdig og hård og skærer ind med irettesættelser og endog håner ham, han mener gjorde det forkerte. Denne samme uretfærdighed forhindrer ham derefter fra at indrømme at han ikke har gjort det rigtige. For at fastholde sin værdighed, har han mistet en dyrebar, gylden anledning til at vise Kristi ånd og måske vinde en sjæl til himmelen.