When he with whom we have associated in the church is dead, when we know that his account in the books of heaven is fixed, and that he must meet that record in the judgment, what are the reflections of his brethren as to the course they have pursued toward him? What has been their influence upon him? How clearly now every harsh word, every unadvised act, is called to mind! How differently they would conduct themselves if they had another trial! {5T 489.2}

Når den, vi har været sammen med i menigheden, er død, når vi ved, at hans regnskab i himmelen er opgjort og at han må møde dette regnskab i dommen, hvilke tanker rører sig så hos hans brødre med hensyn til deres handlemåde over for ham? Hvilken indflydelse har de øvet på ham? Hvor klart bliver nu ikke mindet om hvert hårdt ord, hver ubetænksom handling! Hvor ganske anderledes ville de ikke have optrådt, om de fik en ny anledning!