And through lack of zeal for the promulgation of the third angel’s message, many others, while not apparently living in transgression, are nevertheless as verily lending their influence on the side of Satan as are those who openly sin against God. Multitudes are perishing; but how few are burdened for these souls! There is a stupor, a paralysis, upon many of the people of God, which prevents them from understanding the duty of the hour. {8T 119.1}

Og når der ikke eksisterer nogen iver for at den tredje engels budskabs forkyndelse, forledes mange andre, skønt de tilsyneladende ikke lever i overtrædelse, ikke desto mindre til Satans side, ligesom dem der er åbenlyst imod Gud. Mange mennesker går fortabt; men hvor få føler sig bebyrdede for disse sjæle? I Guds folk er der en sløvhed og en lammelse, som forhindrer dem i at forstå timens opgave.