Brother A has a strong influence upon the minds of his brethren; they view things largely from his standpoint. He needs to improve in spiritual soundness and be wise in the things of God. He should begin to show an interest in and devotion to heavenly things and to so educate his powers that they may be of service in the cause of God. He needs the armor of righteousness with which to ward off the darts of the enemy. It is impossible for him to obtain salvation unless there is a decided change in the objects and pursuits of his life, unless he exercises himself continually in spiritual things. {5T 281.1}

Bror A har en stærk indflydelse på sine brødres tanker; de ser tingene hovedsageligt fra hans ståsted. Han behøver at vokse i åndelig sundhed og blive vis i Guds sager. Han bør begynde at vise interesse for og helligelse til himmelske sager og udvikle hans kræfter sådan at de kan være til tjeneste i Guds sag. Han behøver retfærdighedens rustning, til at afværge fjendens pile. Det er umuligt for ham at få frelse, medmindre der gøres en afgjort forandring i hans livs mål og stræben, medmindre han konstant opøver sig i åndelige ting.