The popular churches are filled with men who, while they make a pretense of serving God, are thieves, murderers, adulterers, and fornicators; but those who profess our lowly faith claim a higher standard. They should be Bible Christians, and they must be diligent in the study of the Chart of life. Carefully and prayerfully should they examine the motives which prompt them to action. Those who would put their trust in Christ should begin to study the beauties of the cross now. If they would be living Christians they must begin to fear and obey God now. If they will they can save their souls from ruin and make a success of winning eternal life. {4T 493.2}

De populære kirker er fyldt med mennesker, som, selvom de foregiver at tjene Gud, er tyve, mordere, ægteskabsbrydere og utugtsmænd; men dem som bekender sig til vor beskedne tro, påberåber sig en højere standard. De burde være bibelkristne og de må være ihærdige med at studere det store livskort. De bør omhyggeligt og bønligt ransage motiverne bag deres handlinger. Dem som vil sætte deres lid til Kristus, bør begynde at frygte og adlyde Gud nu. Hvis de vil, kan de redde deres sjæle fra ødelæggelse og få held med at vinde evigt liv.