The assaults of Satan are strong, his delusions are terrible; but the Lord’s eye is upon His people. Their affliction is great, the flames of the furnace seem about to consume them; but Jesus will bring them forth as gold tried in the fire. Their earthliness must be removed that the image of Christ may be perfectly reflected; unbelief must be overcome; faith, hope, and patience are to be developed. {5T 474.3}

Satans angreb er kraftige, hans forførelser frygtelige; men Herrens øjne er over hans folk. Deres trængsel er stor, ildovnens flammer synes at være ved at skulle fortære dem; men Jesus vil føre dem ud som guld, der er lutret i ilden. Deres jordiskhed må fjernes, for at Kristi billede må kunne genspejles til fuldkommenhed; vantroen må overvindes; tro, håb og kærlighed må udvikles.