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He works cures, and is worshiped by deceived mortals as a benefactor
of our race.... Thousands are conversing with, and receiving instruc-
tions from, this demon-god, and acting according to his teachings. The
world, which is supposed to be benefited so much by phrenology and
animal magnetism, never was so corrupt. Satan uses these very things
to destroy virtue and lay the foundation of Spiritualism.—
Testimonies
For The Church 1:296, 297
(1862).
More Frequent and Startling Manifestations—Spiritualists are
increasing in numbers. They will come to men who have the truth
as Satan came to Christ, tempting them to manifest their power and
work miracles, and give evidence of their being favored of God, and
of their being the people who have the truth.... The only safety for the
people of God is to be thoroughly conversant with their Bibles, and be
intelligent upon the reasons of our faith in regard to the sleep of the
dead.
Satan is a cunning foe. And it is not difficult for the evil angels
to represent both saints and sinners who have died, and make these
representations visible to human eyes. These manifestations will be
more frequent, and developments of a more startling character will
appear as we near the close of time.—
The Review and Herald, April
1, 1875
.
Ministers Dress It Up—Ministers inspired of Satan can elo-
quently dress up this hideous monster, hide its deformity, and make
it appear beautiful to many. But it comes so direct from his satanic
majesty, that all who have to do with it, he claims as his to control,
for they have ventured upon forbidden ground, and have forfeited the
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protection of their Maker.—
The Review and Herald, May 13, 1862
.
Spiritism and CultismDebase Minds—Thousands, I was shown,
have been spoiled through the philosophy of phrenology and animal
magnetism, and have been driven into infidelity. If the mind com-
mences to run in this channel, it is almost sure to lose its balance and
be controlled by a demon.
“Vain deceit” fills the minds of poor mortals. They think there is
such power in themselves to accomplish great works, that they realize
no necessity of a higher power. Their principles and faith are “after
the traditions of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after
Christ.” Jesus has not taught them this philosophy. Nothing of the kind
can be found in His teachings. He did not direct the minds of poor