"Wherever the divine precepts are rejected,
sin ceases to appear sinful or righteousness desirable.
Those who refuse to submit to the government of God
are wholly unfitted to govern themselves. 
Through their pernicious teachings the spirit of
insubordination is implanted in the hearts of children
and youth, who are naturally impatient of control;
and a lawless, licentious state of society results.
While scoffing at the credulity of those who
obey the requirements of God,..."

Reference:CHAPTER 36  The Great Controversy by Ellen G. White.