Everyone who connects himself with the church makes in that act a solemn vow to work for the interest of the church and to hold that interest above every worldly consideration. It is his work to preserve a living connection with God, to engage with heart and soul in the great scheme of redemption, and to show, in his life and character, the excellency of God’s commandments in contrast with the customs and precepts of the world. Every soul that has made a profession of Christ has pledged himself to be all that it is possible for him to be as a spiritual worker, to be active, zealous, and efficient in his Master’s service. Christ expects every man to do his duty; let this be the watchword throughout the ranks of His followers. {5T 460.1}

(460) Enhver, som slutter sig til menigheden, gør ved denne handling et højtideligt løfte om at arbejde for menighedens interesse og at lade denne interesse gå foran alle timelige hensyn. Hans gerning er at bevare en levende forbindelse med Gud, at lade hjerte og sjæl være optaget af genløsningens store plan og i sit liv og sin karakter åbenbare, hvor ypperlige Guds befalinger er i modsætning til verdens skikke og forskrifter. Hver den, som har bekendt Kristus, har forpligtet sig til at være alt, hvad der er muligt for ham at være som en åndelig arbejder, at være aktiv, nidkær og dygtig i Mesterens tjeneste. Kristus venter, at hver mand gør sin pligt; lad dette være parolen overalt i hans efterfølgeres rækker.