He who serves God alone prospers greatly. Christ shows you in his war parable that setting up the kingdom of God is like the holy war where the hosts of wickedness and the armies of the devil intend to destroy and consume all those who believe. Do you believe that the invisible angels of the Lord with us overcome the frightful power of the enemy? Do not tremble before the governments, laws, detectives, and torture to death, and know certainly that none of Christ’s followers will be crowned with the crown of victory except those who trust the Lord completely and wholeheartedly. You cannot protect or defend yourself, but he who trusts Christ’s blood and free justification boasts and says: "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Examine yourself. Is Christ your only comfort and the foundation of your power, or are you willing to win victory in the holy war through your clever tricks, eloquence, or physical power? Do not forget that your faith has saved you and not your money or your relatives’ mediation. The Lord says to you: "Not through power and ability, but through my Spirit and body." Are you prepared to dispense with all human means for your help and give the opportunity to Christ alone? Woe to you if you entered into a covenant with philosophy or cunning mediators, or relied on your money. Then you would lose Christ’s authority and become a slave of your helpers.
Be aware that God stood experienced brothers beside you, and gave you a fruitful mind. So do not plunge in your imagination into spiritual services that are beyond your ability and gifts. Keep small, humble, and unknown, and be faithful in the duty given to you by God that you may win and continue.