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Section 5—Warning Against Spiritistic Sophistry
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of refinement, Satan, in the garb of an angel of light, presents to
them indulgences in which he makes it appear there is no sin.
I would warn you against these apparently refined doctrines,
which say that sin is not sin, and teach the possibility of living a
spiritualistic life above the grossness of sin. I write this because
there are minds entering into temptation in regard to this refined
science of spiritualistic attainments. You will meet this science, and
you will hardly know how to handle it.
We have reached the perils of the last days, when some, yes,
many, shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits
and doctrines of devils. Be cautious in regard to what you read and
how you hear. Take not a particle of interest in spiritualistic theories.
Satan is waiting to steal a march upon everyone who allows himself
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to be deceived by his hypnotism. He begins to exert his power over
them just as soon as they begin to investigate his theories.—
Letter
123, 1904
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Neglecting Fundamental Truths for Idle Speculation
In the word of God are grand truths that are worthy of intense
study. Shall we neglect these great fundamental truths in order
that we may enter into speculation over what has not been clearly
revealed? I am frequently asked, regarding some theoretical doctrine,
questions that I feel no liberty to answer. I sometimes reply to those
who ask me such questions, “You have the word. If the Lord desired
you to know in regard to this matter, you would find your knowledge
in the word of God, and would not need to ask me. If we reach
heaven, we may then understand the matters that are not clear to
us now.” Let us study the great truths of the Scriptures; they are
sufficient to tax our minds to their utmost capacity.
“This is life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true
God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent.” Oh, do we know God
as we should? What comfort, what joy, we should have if we were
to learn daily the lessons He desires us to learn! We must know Him
by an experimental knowledge. It will be profitable for us to spend
more time in secret prayer, in becoming personally acquainted with
our heavenly Father. In our weakness we may come to Him and ask
Him to impart to us an understanding of what He will do for us in