54
Spiritual Gifts. Volume 1
Satan counselled with his angels, and with bitter hatred against
God’s government, told them that while he retained his power and
authority upon earth, their efforts must be tenfold stronger against
the followers of Jesus. They had prevailed nothing against Jesus; but
his followers they must overthrow if possible, and carry on his work
through every generation, to ensnare those who should believe in Jesus,
his resurrection and ascension. Satan related to his angels that Jesus
had given his disciples power to cast them out, rebuke them, and heal
those whom he should afflict. Then Satan’s angels went forth like
roaring lions, seeking to destroy the followers of Jesus.
[80]