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The Great Controversy 1888
those who are unconscious of his influence that the Word of God gives
us so many examples of his malignant work, unveiling before us his
secret forces, and thus placing us on our guard against his assaults.
The power and malice of Satan and his host might justly alarm us,
were it not that we may find shelter and deliverance in the superior
power of our Redeemer. We carefully secure our houses with bolts
and locks to protect our property and our lives from evil men; but we
seldom think of the evil angels who are constantly seeking access to
us, and against whose attacks we have, in our own strength, no method
of defense. If permitted, they can distract our minds, disorder, torment
our bodies, destroy our possessions and our lives. Their only delight is
in misery and destruction. Fearful is the condition of those who resist
the divine claims, and yield to Satan’s temptations, until God gives
them up to the control of evil spirits. But those who follow Christ are
ever safe under his watchcare. Angels that excel in strength are sent
from Heaven to protect them. The wicked one cannot break through
the guard which God has stationed about his people.
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