Basic HTML Version
Spiritualism’s Role in Deception, June 7
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are
of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
1
John 4:1
.
Many will be ensnared through the belief that spiritualism is a merely
human imposture; when brought face to face with manifestations which
they cannot but regard as supernatural, they will be deceived, and will be
led to accept them as the great power of God.
As the teachings of spiritualism are accepted by the churches, the re-
straint imposed upon the carnal heart is removed, and the profession of
religion will become a cloak to conceal the basest iniquity. A belief in
spiritual manifestations opens the door to seducing spirits and doctrines of
devils, and thus the influence of evil angels will be felt in the churches.
The popular ministry cannot successfully resist spiritualism. They have
nothing wherewith to shield their flocks from its baleful influence. Much
of the sad result of spiritualism will rest upon ministers of this age; for
they have trampled the truth under their feet, and in its stead have preferred
fables.
Satan has long been preparing for his final effort to deceive the world.
The foundation of his work was laid by the assurance given to Eve in
Eden: “Ye shall not surely die.” “In the day ye eat thereof, then your
eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”
Genesis 3:4, 5
. Little by little he has prepared the way for his masterpiece
of deception in the development of spiritualism. He has not yet reached the
full accomplishment of his designs; but it will be reached in the last remnant
of time. Says the prophet: “I saw three unclean spirits like frogs....They are
the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the
earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day
of God Almighty.”
Revelation 16:13, 14
. Except those who are kept by the
power of God, through faith in His word, the whole world will be swept
into the ranks of this delusion. The people are fast being lulled to a fatal
security, to be awakened only by the outpouring of the wrath of God.
[167]
170