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The Influence of Mind on Mind, April 11
The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his
field: but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the
wheat, and went his way.
Matthew 13:24, 25
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How vain is the help of man when Satan’s power is exercised over a human
being who has become self-exalted, and who knows not that he is partaking of the
science of Satan. In his self-confidence he walks right into the enemy’s trap, and
is ensnared. He did not heed the warnings given, and was taken as Satan’s prey. If
he had walked humbly with God, he would have run into the trysting place God
had provided for him. Thus in times of danger he would have been safe, for God
would have lifted for him a standard against the enemy....
The peril of delaying to come to Christ is not discerned by those who are under
the power of Satan. But when there comes the sense of acknowledged guilt, how
the stricken soul hides himself with his God. Let guilty sinners come close to
the One who is their atoning Sacrifice. Let them cling to Him as with the grip of
death. No human being can heal the soul that has done despite to the Spirit of
Christ. Only through the Saviour can healing be obtained....
This is an age of skepticism and unbelief, an age of hatred of reproof. Let men
beware how they entertain the sentiments of satanic agencies. Let them remember
that mocking at the warnings of the Lord may mean their being left to their own
way. The only hope left is to turn to God with full purpose of heart. God will
pardon the transgressor if he will repent....
Men have turned away from the warnings given, and are being deceived
through the influence of mind over mind, and the results are most deplorable. One
sinner, under the influence of the enemy’s deceptions, can work untold harm. Oh,
how many souls have had their faith ruined and their confidence spoiled by the
protestations of belief in the Testimonies, uttered by those who for years have
shown positive disbelief in them. I was relieved when some who had been making
these protestations decided that the time has come to take an open stand [against
them]. I felt relieved, because minds will not now be captivated by assurance after
assurance that they believe the Testimonies.
Oh, if those who have had faith in these men could only know how the Lord
regards their confidence in those who, while men slept, have been sowing tares
among the wheat.—
Letter 126, April 11, 1906
, to G. I. Butler, president, Southern
Union Conference.
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