Whoever has the courage and honesty to warn him of danger thereby incurs his displeasure. The slightest remonstrance or opposition is sufficient to rouse his combative spirit. But now an opportunity is presented to seek help from one whose power comes through the medium of witchcraft. To this source he applies with eagerness, freely expending time and money in hope of securing the proffered boon. He is deceived, infatuated. The sorcerer’s power is made the theme of praise, and others are influenced to seek his aid. Thus the God of Israel is dishonored, while Satan’s power is revered and exalted. {5T 197.1}

Enhver, som frimodigt og ærligt advarer ham imod faren, pådrager sig derved hans mishag. Den mindste indsigelse eller modstand er nok til at vække hans stridbare ånd. Men nu tilbyder der sig en anledning til at søge hjælp hos en, hvis kraft skyldes trolddom. Til denne kilde vender han sig med begærlighed og bruger både tid og penge i håb om at sikre sig den tilbudte velsignelse. Han er bedraget, forblindet. Der tales rosende om trolddomsudøverens magt og andre påvirkes til at søge hans hjælp. Således vanæres Israels Gud, medens Satans magt æres og ophøjes.