All such speculations are attended with unseen trials and difficulties, and are a fearful ordeal for those who engage in them. Circumstances often occur which naturally cause reflections to be cast upon the motives of these brethren; but although some things may look decidedly wrong, these should not always be considered a true test of character. Yet they often prove to be the turning point in one’s experience and destiny. The character becomes transformed by the force of circumstances under which the individual has placed himself. {4T 617.1}

Alle sådanne spekulationer er efterfulgt med usynlige prøvelser og vanskeligheder og er en frygtelig prøvelse for dem som involverer sig i dem. Der kommer ofte omstændigheder, som naturligvis skaber genskin på disse brødres motiver; men selvom nogle ting kan se absolut forkerte ud, bør det ikke altid anses som en egentlig karakterprøve. Alligevel viser det at være det afgørende punkt i ens erfaring og skæbne. Karakteren bliver forvandlet af omstændighedernes magt, under hvilke en enkelt person har underkastet sig.