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How to Defeat Satan
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Were not miracles wrought by Christ and His apostles? The
same Saviour is as willing to listen to the prayer of faith as when
He walked visibly among men. The natural cooperates with the
supernatural. It is a part of God’s plan to grant us, in answer to the
prayer of faith, that which He would not bestow did we not thus ask.
The Landmarks of the Word
Erroneous doctrines among the churches remove landmarks fixed
by the Word of God. Few stop with the rejection of a single truth.
The majority set aside one after another of the principles of truth,
until they become infidels.
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The errors of popular theology have driven many a soul to skep-
ticism. It is impossible for him to accept doctrines which outrage
one’s sense of justice, mercy, and benevolence. Since these are
represented as the teaching of the Bible, he refuses to receive it as
the Word of God.
The Word of God is looked upon with distrust because it reproves
and condemns sin. Those unwilling to obey endeavor to overthrow
its authority. Not a few become infidels in order to justify neglect of
duty. Others, too ease-loving to accomplish anything which requires
self-denial, secure a reputation for superior wisdom by criticizing
the Bible.
Many feel it is a virtue to stand on the side of unbelief, skepti-
cism, and infidelity. But underneath an appearance of candor will be
found self-confidence and pride. Many delight in finding something
in the Scriptures to puzzle the minds of others. Some at first reason
on the wrong side from a mere love of controversy. But having
openly expressed unbelief, they unite with the ungodly.
Sufficient Evidence
God has given in His Word sufficient evidence of its divine
character. Yet finite minds are inadequate fully to comprehend the
purposes of the Infinite One. “How unsearchable are his judgments,
and his ways past finding out!”
Romans 11:33
. We can discern
boundless love and mercy united to infinite power. Our Father in
heaven will reveal to us as much as it is for our good to know; beyond