The gospel message admits of no neutrality. It counts all men as decidedly for the truth or against it; if they do not receive and obey its teachings, they are its enemies. Yet it knows no respect of person, class, or condition. It is addressed to all mankind who feel their need of its gracious invitations. Said Christ: “I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”{LP 240.2}

Evangeliets budskab tillader ingen neutralitet. Det regner alle mennesker som afgjort for sandheden eller imod den; hvis de ikke tager imod og adlyder dens lære, er de dets fjender. Den kender dog ikke til personsanseelse, klasse eller tilstand. Den gælder alle slags mennesker som nærer deres behov for dens nådige indbydelser. Kristus sagde: »Jeg er ikke kommen for at kalde retfærdige, men syndere til omvendelse.«