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Counterfeits!, May 28
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this
word, it is because there is no light in them.
Isaiah 8:20
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The people of God are directed to the Scriptures as their safeguard
against the influence of false teachers and the delusive power of spirits
of darkness. Satan employs every possible device to prevent men from
obtaining a knowledge of the Bible; for its plain utterances reveal his
deceptions. At every revival of God’s work the prince of evil is aroused to
more intense activity; he is now putting forth his utmost efforts for a final
struggle against Christ and His followers. The last great delusion is soon to
open before us. Antichrist is to perform his marvelous works in our sight.
So closely will the counterfeit resemble the true that it will be impossible to
distinguish between them except by the Holy Scriptures. By their testimony
every statement and every miracle must be tested....
The man who makes the working of miracles the test of his faith will
find that Satan can, through a species of deceptions, perform wonders that
will appears to be genuine miracles.
Satan is a cunning worker, and he will bring in subtle fallacies to darken
and confuse the mind and root out the doctrines of salvation. Those who do
not accept the Word of God just as it reads, will be snared in his trap.
Evil angels are upon our track every moment.... They assume new
ground and work marvels and miracles in our sight....
Some will be tempted to receive these wonders as from God. The sick
will be healed before us. Miracles will be performed in our sight. Are we
prepared for the trial which awaits us when the lying wonders of Satan
shall be more fully exhibited? Will not many souls be ensnared and taken?
By departing from the plain precepts and commandments of God, and
giving heed to fables, the minds of many are preparing to receive these
lying wonders. We must all now seek to arm ourselves for the contest in
which we must soon engage. Faith in God’s word, prayerfully studied and
practically applied, will be our shield from Satan’s power and will bring us
off conquerors through the blood of Christ.
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