Mind, Character, and Personality Vol. 2 - Second Advent Revival

THROUGH THE 1880'S, OFTEN BEING LINKED WITH MESMERISM (HYPNOSIS)
AND PHRENOLOGY. SEE EXPLANATORY NOTE ON PAGES 720 & 721 OF THIS
CHAPTER. SEE ALSO CHAPTER 2, "THE CHRISTIAN AND PSYCHOLOGY," AND
CHAPTER 3, "DANGERS IN PSYCHOLOGY."] and mesmerism, he comes more
directly to the people of this generation and works with that power which is to
characterize his efforts near the close of probation. The minds of thousands have thus
been poisoned and led into infidelity. {2MCP 711.2}
While it is believed that one human mind so wonderfully
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affects another, Satan, who is ready to press every advantage, insinuates himself and
works on the right hand and on the left. And while those who are devoted to these
sciences laud them to the heavens because of the great and good works which they
affirm are wrought by them, they little know what a power for evil they are cherishing;
but it is a power which will yet work with all signs and lying wonders--with all
deceivableness of unrighteousness. Mark the influence of these sciences, dear reader,
for the conflict between Christ and Satan is not yet ended.... {2MCP 711.3}
Neglect of prayer leads men to rely on their own strength and opens the door to
temptation. In many cases the imagination is captivated by scientific research, and men
are flattered through the consciousness of their own powers. The sciences which treat
of the human mind are very much exalted. They are good in their place, [SEE
EXPLANATORY NOTE ON PAGES 720 AND 721.] but they are seized upon by Satan
as his powerful agents to deceive and destroy souls. His arts are accepted as from
heaven, and he thus receives the worship which suits him well. The world, which is
supposed to be benefited so much by phrenology and animal magnetism, never was so
corrupt as now. Through these sciences, virtue is destroyed and the foundations of
spiritualism are laid.--ST, Nov 6, 1884. (2SM 351-353.) {2MCP 712.1}
Mind Control Originated by Satan.--The theory of mind controlling mind was
originated by Satan to introduce himself as the chief worker, to put human philosophy
where divine philosophy should be. Of all the errors that are finding acceptance among
professedly Christian people, none is a more dangerous deception, none more certain
to separate man from God, than is this. Innocent though it may appear, if exercised
upon patients, it will tend to their destruction, not to their restoration. It opens a door
through which Satan will enter to take
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possession both of the mind that is given up to be controlled by another and of the mind
that controls.--MH 243 (1905). {2MCP 712.2}
Satan Hypnotized Adam and Eve.--Satan tempted the first Adam in Eden, and
Adam reasoned with the enemy, thus giving him the advantage. Satan exercised his