There are many who put their own construction upon what they hear, making the thought appear altogether different from that which the speaker endeavored to express. Some, hearing through the medium of their own prejudices or pre-possessions, understand the matter as they desire it to be,—as will best suit their purpose,—and so report it. Following the promptings of an unsanctified heart, they construe into evil that which, rightly understood, might be a means of great good. {5T 695.1}

"Den pågældende svarede: "Klip klædningerne. Dette er din pligt. Det er ikke dig, som bærer tabet, men mig. Gud ser ikke, som mennesker ser. Han fremlægger det arbejde, han ønsker skal udføres og du ved ikke, hvilket vil lykkes, dette eller hint."