But while the followers of Christ have sinned, they have not given themselves to the control of evil. They have put away their sins, and have sought the Lord in humility and contrition, and the divine Advocate pleads in their behalf. He who has been most abused by their ingratitude, who knows their sin, and also their repentance, declares: “‘The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan.’ I gave My life for these souls. They are graven upon the palms of My hands.” {5T 474.2}

Men ihvorvel Kristi efterfølgere har syndet, har de dog ikke givet sig det onde i vold. De har afstået fra deres synder og søgt Herren i ydmyghed og bodfærdighed og den guddommelige talsmand taler deres sag. Han, som er blevet mest forurettet ved deres utaknemmelighed og som kender deres synder og også deres anger, siger: »Herren true dig, Satan!« Jeg gav mit liv for disse sjæle. »De er tegnet i mine hænder.«