Chapter 13—Dealing with Impure Thoughts and
Suggestions
Need for Clear Spiritual Eyesight—Never was there a time when
Christian men and women, in all walks of life, were in so great need
of clear spiritual eyesight as now. It is not safe to lose sight of Christ
for one moment. His followers must pray, and believe, and love Him
fervently.
A very thorough work must be done in cleansing the soul temple
from its natural depravity. The Christian must be wide awake to resist
the increeping of a spirit of licentiousness among those who claim to
be sanctified. When our hearts are clean, washed, and made white by
the blood of the Lamb, the work will go forward in our experience
that was outlined in the wonderful prayer of Christ: “For their sakes I
sanctify Myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth”
[
John 17:19
].
What shall be said regarding the man who has been greatly blessed
as a teacher of righteousness, yet who in time of temptation is betrayed
into a sinful course? Satan in the form of a heavenly angel has come
to him as he approached Christ in the wilderness of temptation, and he
has gained the victory....
Satan’s Disguise as an Angel of Light—It is those who have had
the most light that Satan most assiduously seeks to ensnare. He knows
that if he can deceive them, they will, under his control, clothe sin with
garments of righteousness, and lead many astray. I say to all, Be on
your guard; for as an angel of light, Satan is walking in every assembly
of Christian workers, and in every church, trying to win the members
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to his side. I am bidden to give to the people of God the warning, “Be
not deceived: God is not mocked.”—
The Review and Herald, May 14,
1908
.
The Curse of Transgression—Oh, that men and women would
consider and inquire what is to be gained by transgressing God’s
law! At all times and in all places, under any and every circumstance,
transgression is a terrible mistake, a dishonor to God and a curse to
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