No one who is seeking to save his soul should without good reason place himself in an uncongenial atmosphere, or where he will be surrounded by hindrances to a religious life; but if in such a position he has received the truth, he should diligently inquire if God has not there a work for him to do for the saving of other souls. That one Christian in the midst of unbelievers, may, in the providence of God, be like the piece of leaven “hid in three measures of meal,” that is to do its work until the whole mass is leavened. A consistent Christian life will accomplish more good than could be accomplished by many sermons. Whatever the Christian’s station, be it exalted or humble, he will manifest the power of true religion by the faithful performance of the duties of that station. {LP 299.2}

Ingen som søger at frelse sin sjæl, bør sætte sig selv i en ubehagelig atmosfære, uden god grund, eller hvor han vil omgives af forhindringer til et religiøst liv; men hvis han i en sådan position har taget imod sandheden, bør han omhyggelig spørge om Gud ikke har et arbejde til ham at gøre, med at frelse andre sjæle. At en kristen midt iblandt ikke-troende, i Guds forsyn kan være som et stykke surdej, "kom i tre mål hvedemel," som skal gøre sit arbejde, indtil hele massen er gennemsyret. Et pålideligt kristenliv vil udrette mere godt end mange prædikener kan udføre. Uanset hvor den kristnes placering er, om det er ophøjet eller ydmyg, vi han udvise en kraft for sand religion, ved at udføre sine pligter trofast på denne placering.