DON'T BE DECEIVED
For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.--Matthew 24:24
Let none cherish the idea that special providences of miraculous manifestations are to be the proof of the genuineness of their work or of the ideas they advocate. If we keep these things before the people, they will produce an evil effect, an unhealthful emotion. The genuine working of the Holy Spirit on human hearts is promised, to give efficiency through the Word. Christ has declared the Word to be spirit and life. "The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea." [Habakkuk 2:14.]
Satan will work in a most subtle manner to introduce human inventions clothed with angel garments. But the light from the Word is shining amid the moral darkness; and the Bible will never be superseded by miraculous manifestations.
The truth must be studied, it must be searched for as hidden treasure. Wonderful illuminations will not be given aside from the Word, or to take the place of it. Cling to the Word, receive the ingrafted Word, which will make men wise unto salvation. This is the meaning of the words of Christ in regard to eating His flesh and drinking His blood. [John 6:54.] And he says, "This is life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent." [John 17:3.]
We shall encounter false claims, false prophets will arise; there will be false dreams and false visions; but preach the Word, be not drawn away from the voice of God in His Word. Let nothing divert the mind. The wonderful, the marvelous, will be represented and presented. Through satanic delusions, wonderful miracles, the claims of human agents will be urged. Beware of this. (Letter 12, May 10, 1894)
REFLECTION: Watch and be ready. Satan will do everything possible to deceive even the very elect of God's chosen. We do not need to be fooled by great wonders. We have God's Word to keep us from error and the Holy Spirit to "guide [us] into all truth." (John 16:13)
For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.--Matthew 24:24
Let none cherish the idea that special providences of miraculous manifestations are to be the proof of the genuineness of their work or of the ideas they advocate. If we keep these things before the people, they will produce an evil effect, an unhealthful emotion. The genuine working of the Holy Spirit on human hearts is promised, to give efficiency through the Word. Christ has declared the Word to be spirit and life. "The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea." [Habakkuk 2:14.]
Satan will work in a most subtle manner to introduce human inventions clothed with angel garments. But the light from the Word is shining amid the moral darkness; and the Bible will never be superseded by miraculous manifestations.
The truth must be studied, it must be searched for as hidden treasure. Wonderful illuminations will not be given aside from the Word, or to take the place of it. Cling to the Word, receive the ingrafted Word, which will make men wise unto salvation. This is the meaning of the words of Christ in regard to eating His flesh and drinking His blood. [John 6:54.] And he says, "This is life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent." [John 17:3.]
We shall encounter false claims, false prophets will arise; there will be false dreams and false visions; but preach the Word, be not drawn away from the voice of God in His Word. Let nothing divert the mind. The wonderful, the marvelous, will be represented and presented. Through satanic delusions, wonderful miracles, the claims of human agents will be urged. Beware of this. (Letter 12, May 10, 1894)
REFLECTION: Watch and be ready. Satan will do everything possible to deceive even the very elect of God's chosen. We do not need to be fooled by great wonders. We have God's Word to keep us from error and the Holy Spirit to "guide [us] into all truth." (John 16:13)
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