Conformity to the WorldThe Lord Jesus has said: “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23. Christ’s words made an impression on the minds of His hearers. Many of them, though not clearly comprehending His instruction, were moved by deep conviction to say decidedly: “Never man spake like this Man.” John 7:46. The disciples did not always understand the lessons which Christ wished to convey by parables, and when the multitude had gone away, they would ask Him to explain His words. He was ever ready to lead them to a perfect understanding of His word and His will; for from them, in clear, distinct lines, truth was to go forth to the world. {6T 248.2}

Tilpasning til verden
Herren Jesus har sagt: »Hvis nogen vil gå i mit spor, skal han fornægte sig selv og daglig tage sit kors op og følge mig.« Luk.9,23 Kristi ord gør indtryk på tilhørernes tanker. Selvom de ikke forstod hans lære så klart, kom mange af dyb overbevisning, til at sige: »Aldrig har noget menneske talt, som dette menneske taler.« Joh.7,46. Disciplene forstår ikke altid de lektier som Kristus ønskede at bringe ved lignelser og når tilhørerskaren var gået bort, ville de bede ham forklare hans ord. Han var altid parat til at føre dem til en fuldkommen forståelse af hans ord og hans vilje; for fra dem, skulle sandheden nå ud til verden i klare og tydelige linjer.