It is a sacred work in which we are engaged. The apostle Paul exhorts his brethren: “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” It is a sacred duty that we owe to God to keep the spirit pure, as a temple for the Holy Ghost. If the heart and mind are devoted to the service of God, obeying all His commandments, loving Him with all the heart, might, mind, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves, we shall be found loyal and true to the requirements of heaven. {4T 33.1}

Det er et helligt værk som vi er involveret i. Apostlen Paulus formaner sine brødre: »Da vi nu har disse forjættelser, mine elskede! så lad os rense os fra alt, som besmitter legeme og ånd og gennemføre hellighed i gudsfrygt.« Det er en hellig opgave at vi ejer over for Gud at holde ånden ren, som et tempel for Helligånden. Hvis hjerte og sind helliges til Guds tjeneste og vi adlyder hans bud, elsker ham af hele hjerte, magt, sind og styrke og vor næste som os selv, skal vi findes ægte over for himlens redelige krav.