I was alarmed as I saw the various nets of Satan woven about men whom God would use, diverting them from the work of the ministry. There will surely be a dearth of laborers unless there is more encouragement given men to improve their ability with the purpose of becoming ministers of Christ. Satan is constantly and perseveringly presenting financial gain and worldly advantages to engage the minds and powers of men, and keep them from doing the duties essential to give them an experience in the things of God. And when he sees that men will move forward, giving themselves to the work of teaching the truth to those who are in darkness, he will do his utmost to push them to extremes in something that will weaken their influence and cause them to lose the advantage they would gain were they balanced by the Spirit of God. {4T 604.2}

Jeg blev foruroliget da jeg så Satans forskellige net der var vævet omkring mennesker, som Gud ville bruge og blev bortledt fra prædikantgerningen. Der vil med sikkerhed være en mangel på medarbejdere, medmindre folk får mere opmuntring til at udnytte deres talenter, med det forsæt at blive Kristi tjenere. Satan overbringer stadig og udholdende finansiel vinding og verdslige fordele, for at optage menneskers sind og kræfter og holde dem væk fra at gøre de pligter der er nødvendige, for at få erfaring i Guds sager. Og når han ser at mennesker vil frem og begynde at lære dem sandheden, som er i mørke, vil han gøre sit yderste for at skubbe dem til yderligheder, til noget der svækker deres indflydelse og få dem til at miste den fordel de havde fået, hvis de var afbalanceret af Guds Ånd.