Said Paul: “I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.” God had revealed to Paul His truth, and in so doing made him a debtor to those who were in darkness, to enlighten them. You have not had a proper sense of your accountability before God. You are handling your Lord’s talents. You have powers of mind that if employed in the right direction would make you a co-worker with Christ and His angels. Had your mind been turned in the direction of doing good, of placing the truth before others, you would now be qualified to become a successful laborer for God, and as your reward you would see many souls saved that would be as stars in the crown of your rejoicing. {4T 52.2}

Paulus siger: »Både til grækere og barbarer, både til vise og uforstandige står jeg i gæld.« Gud har åbenbaret sin sandhed for Paulus og derved gjort han til skyldner for dem i mørke, at han skal oplyse dem. Du har ikke haft en rigtig fornemmelse af dit ansvar over for Gud. Du handler med din Herres talenter. Du har evner som kunne gøre dig til en Kristi og hans engles medarbejder, hvis evnerne blev brugt i den rigtige retning. Var dit sind blevet vendt mod at gøre godt, fremsætte sandheden for andre, ville du nu være en resultatrig arbejder for Gud og, som løn, se mange frelste sjæle og de vil være som stjerner i din glædeskrone.