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they have accomplished the purpose of Satan in planting the seeds of
doubt, jealousy, and suspicion in many minds.
If persons listen to God’s message of reproof, warning, or en-
couragement while their hearts are filled with prejudice, they will
not understand the true import of that which was sent them to be a
savor of life unto life. Satan stands by to present everything to their
understanding in a false light. But the souls that are hungering and
thirsting for divine knowledge will hear aright, and will obtain the
precious blessings that God designs to convey to them. Their minds
are under the influence of His Holy Spirit, and they hear aright. When
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hearts are purified from selfishness and egotism, they are in harmony
with the message God sends them. The perceptions are quickened, the
sensibilities refined. Like appreciates like. “He that is of God heareth
God’s words.”
And now to all who have a desire for truth I would say: Do not give
credence to unauthenticated reports as to what Sister White has done
or said or written. If you desire to know what the Lord has revealed
through her, read her published works. Are there any points of interest
concerning which she has not written, do not eagerly catch up and
report rumors as to what she has said.
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