Shall We Consult Spiritualist Physicians?
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general credence that it was resorted to by large numbers from a con-
siderable distance. The predictions there uttered and the information
given proceeded directly from the prince of darkness. It is Satan who
created and who maintains the worship of idols, to divert the minds of
men from God. It is by his agency that the kingdom of darkness and
falsehood is supported.
The history of King Ahaziah’s sin and punishment has a lesson
of warning which none can disregard with impunity. Though we do
not pay homage to heathen gods, yet thousands are worshiping at
Satan’s shrine as verily as did the king of Israel. The very spirit of
heathen idolatry is rife today, though under the influence of science
and education it has assumed a more refined and attractive form. Every
day adds sorrowful evidence that faith in the sure word of prophecy is
fast decreasing, and that in its stead superstition and satanic witchery
are captivating the minds of men. All who do not earnestly search the
Scriptures and submit every desire and purpose of life to that unerring
test, all who do not seek God in prayer for a knowledge of His will,
will surely wander from the right path and fall under the deception of
Satan.
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The heathen oracles have their counterpart in the spiritualistic
mediums, the clairvoyants, and fortunetellers of today. The mystic
voices that spoke at Ekron and En-dor are still by their lying words mis-
leading the children of men. The prince of darkness has but appeared
under a new guise. The mysteries of heathen worship are replaced by
the secret associations and seances, the obscurities and wonders, of
the sorcerers of our time. Their disclosures are eagerly received by
thousands who refuse to accept light from God’s word or from His
Spirit. While they speak with scorn of the magicians of old, the great
deceiver laughs in triumph as they yield to his arts under a different
form.
His agents still claim to cure disease. They attribute their power
to electricity, magnetism, or the so-called “sympathetic remedies.” In
truth, they are but channels for Satan’s electric currents. By this means
he casts his spell over the bodies and souls of men.
I have from time to time received letters both from ministers and
lay members of the church, inquiring if I think it wrong to consult
spiritualist and clairvoyant physicians. I have not answered these
letters for want of time. But just now the subject is again urged upon