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Appeal and Warning
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God no longer bow down to the idol of men’s opinions, no longer
be slaves to any shameful lust, no longer bring a polluted offering to
the Lord, a sin-stained soul.
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As diligent students, read the word, be doers of the word, and
the Holy Spirit will be close by every worker, and the love of God
will be kindled in the soul of the one who is ministering, in doing
the very work the Lord has appointed to be done in missionary
lines.—
Special Testimonies to Ministers and Workers, Series A
11:31 (1898)
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The Snares of Satan
[See appendix.] [From the fourth volume of
Spirit of prophecy
, Or
The Great Controversy, 337-340 (1884).]
As the people of God approach the perils of the last days, Satan
holds earnest consultation with his angels as to the most successful
plan of overthrowing their faith. He sees that the popular churches
are already lulled to sleep by his deceptive power. By pleasing
sophistry and lying wonders he can continue to hold them under
his control. Therefore he directs his angels to lay their snares espe-
cially for those who are looking for the second advent of Christ and
endeavoring to keep all the commandments of God.
Says the great deceiver: “We must watch those who are calling
the attention of the people to the Sabbath of Jehovah; they will lead
many to see the claims of the law of God; and the same light which
reveals the true Sabbath reveals also the ministration of Christ in the
heavenly sanctuary, and shows that the last work for man’s salvation
is now going forward. Hold the minds of the people in darkness till
that work is ended, and we shall secure the world and the church
also.
“The Sabbath is the great question which is to decide the destiny
of souls. We must exalt the sabbath of our creating. We have caused
it to be accepted by both worldlings and church members; now the
church must be led to unite with the world in its support. We must
work by signs and wonders to blind their eyes to the truth, and lead