God wants his people to cleanse their hands and purify their hearts. Will it make them unhappy to do this? Will it bring unhappiness into their families if they are kind and patient, courteous and forbearing?--Far from it. The kindness they manifest toward their families will be reflected upon themselves. This is the work that should be carried forward in the home. If the members of a family are not prepared to dwell in peace here, they are not prepared to dwell in the family that shall gather around the great white throne. Sin always brings darkness and bondage; but right-doing will bring peace and holy joy.

Gud ønsker at hans folk skal vaske deres hænder og rense deres hjerter. Vil dette gøre dem ulykkelige? Vil det bringe lykke ind i deres familier hvis de er venlige, tålmodige og overbærende? – Langt fra! Den venlighed de viser imod deres familier vil genspejles på dem selv. Det er det arbejde som skal føres i hjemmet. Hvis en families medlemmer ikke er parat til at dvæle i fred, er de ikke parate til at bo i den familie der skal samles omkring de store hvide trone. Synden bringer altid mørke og trældom; men de rette gerninger, vil bringe fred og hellig glæde.