PRECEPT is always addressed to a known relationship. I do not tell my servant to behave as my
child, because he is not my child:nor do I tell my child to behave as my servant, A Christian is
never called upon to examine himself as to whether he is a child of God or not. He is called to
examine himself as to whether he walks like one. Suppose my child begins to examine himself as
to whether he is behaving as he ought_ this is all right and proper. But suppose he sets about
examining his behavior to find out whether he is my child or not?_the thing is
monstrous._Present Testimony 1856.