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The Truth About Angels
of religion will become a cloak to conceal the basest iniquity. A belief
in spiritual manifestations opens the door to seducing spirits, and
doctrines of devils, and thus the influence of evil angels will be felt in
the churches.—
The Great Controversy, 603, 604
.
The scenes of the betrayal, rejection, and crucifixion of Christ
have been reenacted, and will again be reenacted on an immense
scale. People will be filled with the attributes of Satan. The delusions
of the archenemy of God and man will have great power.—
Selected
Messages 3:415
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A demoniacal spirit takes possession of men in our world.... De-
mon intelligence ... will rend and destroy man formed in the divine
similitude because ... [man] cannot control the conscience of his
brother and make him disloyal to God’s holy law.—
The Upward Look,
285
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As the saints left the cities and villages, they were pursued by the
wicked, who sought to slay them. But the swords that were raised to
kill God’s people broke and fell as powerless as a straw. Angels of
God shielded the saints.—
Early Writings, 284, 285
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In the day of fierce trial He [Christ] will say, “Come, My people,
enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide
thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be over-
past.” What are the chambers in which they are to hide? They are the
protection of Christ and holy angels. The people of God are not at
this time all in one place. They are in different companies, and in all
parts of the world.—
Historical Sketches of the Foreign Missions of
the Seventh-day Adventists, 158
.
In the closing scenes of this earth’s history, when intensity is taking
possession of every earthly element, the Lord requires of us a vigilance
that knows no relaxation. But we are not left to struggle alone. Amid
the dangers increasing on every hand, those who walk humbly before
God, distrustful of their own wisdom, will have angels as their helpers
and protectors. In times of special peril they will know the power of
God’s keeping care.—
The Review and Herald, April 25, 1907
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During the night a very impressive scene passed before me. There
seemed to be great confusion and the conflict of armies. A messenger
from the Lord stood before me, and said, “Call your household. I
will lead you; follow me.” He led me down a dark passage, through a
forest, then through the clefts of mountains, and said, “Here you are