At first the unbelieving one may make no show of opposition in the new relation; but when the subject of Bible truth is presented for attention and consideration, the feeling at once arises: “You married me, knowing that I was what I am; I do not wish to be disturbed. From henceforth let it be understood that conversation upon your peculiar views is to be interdicted.” If the believer should manifest any special earnestness in regard to his faith, it might seem like unkindness toward the one who has no interest in the Christian experience. {4T 505.3}

I begyndelsen vil den ikke-troende måske ingen modstand vise i det nye forhold; men når spørgsmålet om bibelens sandhed bringes på bane til overvejelse, opstår straks den følelse: "Du giftede dig med mig og vidste, at jeg er, hvad jeg er; jeg ønsker ikke at blive forstyrret. Lad det herefter være forstået, at samtale om dine ejendommelige anskuelser skal være forbudt." Hvis den troende skulle lægge (506) særskilt alvor for dagen vedrørende sit standpunkt, kunne det få udseende af uvenlighed mod den, der ingen interesse har for en kristelig erfaring.