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he can set in operation games and theatrical performances that will
so confuse the senses of the young that human beings will perish in
darkness while light shines all about them, he is well pleased
Satan Cannot Enter the Mind Without Our Consent—We
should present before the people the fact that God has provided that
we shall not be tempted above what we are able to bear, but that with
every temptation He will make a way of escape. If we live wholly for
God, we shall not allow the mind to indulge in selfish imaginings.
If there is any way by which Satan can gain access to the mind,
he will sow his tares and cause them to grow until they will yield
an abundant harvest. In no case can Satan obtain dominion over the
thoughts, words, and actions, unless we voluntarily open the door and
invite him to enter. He will then come in and, by catching away the
good seed sown in the heart, make of none effect the truth
Close Every Avenue to the Tempter—All who name the name
of Christ need to watch and pray and guard the avenues of the soul, for
Satan is at work to corrupt and destroy if the least advantage is given
him
It is not safe for us to linger to contemplate the advantages to be
reaped through yielding to Satan’s suggestions. Sin means dishonor
and disaster to every soul that indulges in it; but it is blinding and
deceiving in its nature, and it will entice us with flattering presentations.
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If we venture on Satan’s ground, we have no assurance of protection
from his power. So far as in us lies, we should close every avenue by
which the tempter may find access to us
Who can know, in the moment of temptation, the terrible conse-
quences which will result from one wrong, hasty step! Our only safety
is to be shielded by the grace of God every moment, and not put out
our own spiritual eyesight so that we will call evil, good, and good,
evil. Without hesitation or argument we must close and guard the
avenues of the soul against evil
Every Christian must stand on guard continually, watching every
avenue of the soul where Satan might find access. He must pray for
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The Review and Herald, March 13, 1900
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The Review and Herald, July 11, 1893
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Testimonies For The Church 3, 476
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Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 118
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Testimonies For The Church 3, 324
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