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Section 5—Warning Against Spiritistic Sophistry
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the words of warning and reproof sent them by God. As such men
choose their own will and way, the tempter, clothed in angel robes, is
close beside them ready to unite his influence with theirs, He opens
to them delusions of a most attractive character, which they present
to the people of God. Some of those who listen to them will de
deceived and will work in dangerous lines.
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The Lord calls. Will men and women hear His voice? He gives
the warning. Will they heed it? Will they listen to the last message
of mercy to a fallen world? Will they accept Christ’s yoke and learn
from Him His meekness and lowliness?—
Letter 240, 1903
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Speculation Regarding God’s Personality
Your knowledge of God and of His attributes has been lessened
since you have begun to theorize regarding His nature and preroga-
tives.
The church is now engaged in a warfare that will increase in
intensity on the very point on which you have been misled. Not one
pillar of our faith is to be moved. Not one line of revealed truth is to
be replaced by new and fanciful theories.
In clear lines truth has been given us. Under the guidance of
God, books have been prepared which state clearly the truth for this
time. If you will not believe these evidences, neither would you
believe if one rose from the dead.
You must make thorough work for repentance. Come before God
in humiliation and contrition. There must be harmonious working
among God’s people. We must know who is going to follow the
light. “If the Lord be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then follow
him.”—
Letter 247, 1903
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Subtle Theories Regarding God
Let no one beguile you into the belief that God is an essence
pervading nature. Such an idea is a specious delusion. Let all be
on guard against such suppositions. These subtle theories clothed
in beautiful garments prepare the way for greater errors which, if
accepted, will lead even conscientious believers in the truth away
from their steadfastness, to false doctrines.