Chapter 5—Choosing Earthly Treasure I have been shown the condition of God’s people. They are stupefied by the spirit of the world. They are denying their faith by their works. I was pointed back to ancient Israel. They had great light and exalted privileges; yet they did not live up to the light nor appreciate their advantages, and their light became darkness. They walked in the light of their own eyes instead of following the leadings of God. The history of the children of Israel was written for the benefit of those who live in the last days, that they may avoid following their example of unbelief. {4T 43.3}

Jeg er blevet vist Guds folks tilstand. Dette folk er bedøvet af verdens ånd. De fornægter deres tro, ved deres gerninger. Jeg blev vist tilbage til det gamle Israel. Det havde stort lys og høje privilegier; alligevel levede det ikke op til lyset eller værdsatte deres fortrin og deres lys blev til mørke. De vandrede i deres egne øjnes lys i stedet for at følge Guds ledelse. Israels børns historie blev skrevet ned til fordel for dem, i de sidste dage, så de kan undgå deres vantro.