But many are so far deceived by the devil that they think that they themselves can excel the great God in providing ways and means for human happiness. They charge their unhappiness to the prohibitions contained in the law of the ten commandments; and if they can in any way feel released from the claims of the law of God, they will be free and happy indeed.

Men mange er så bedragede af djævelen at de tror at de selv kan overgå den store Gud med at bane veje og midler til menneskelig lykke. De tillægger deres ulykke de forbud der er i tibudsloven; og hvis de på nogen måde kan føle sig fri af Guds lov, vil de være virkelig frie.