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are substituted for the law of God and men are led to worship the creature rather than
the Creator, may be traced in all the history of the past. Satan's efforts to misrepresent
the character of God, to cause men to cherish a false conception of the Creator and
thus to regard Him with fear and hate rather than with love; his endeavors to set aside
the divine law, leading the people to think themselves free from its requirements; and
his persecution of those who dare to resist his deceptions, have been steadfastly
pursued in all ages. They may be traced in the history of patriarchs, prophets, and
apostles, of martyrs and reformers.--GC x (1888). {2MCP 524.3}
Transgression Put Man in Harmony With Satan.-- When man transgressed the
divine law, his nature became evil, and he was in harmony, and not at variance, with
Satan.--GC 505 (1888). {2MCP 525.1}
Hatred to Exist as Long as Sin Exists.--Hatred of the pure principles of truth, and
reproach and persecution of its advocates, will exist as long as sin and sinners remain.
The followers of Christ and the servants of Satan cannot harmonize.--GC 507 (1888).
{2MCP 525.2}
Reproof Arouses Hatred.--The same spirit that prompted rebellion in heaven still
inspires rebellion on earth. . . . Reproof of sin still arouses the spirit of hatred and
resistance. When God's messages of warning are brought home to the conscience,
Satan leads men to justify themselves and to seek the sympathy of others in their
course of sin. Instead of correcting their errors, they excite indignation against the
reprover, as if he were the sole cause of difficulty. From the days of righteous Abel to
our own time, such is the spirit which has been displayed toward those who dare to
condemn sin.--GC 500 (1888). {2MCP 525.3}
Envy Arouses Hatred.--Though Saul was ever on the alert for an opportunity to
destroy David, he stood in fear
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of him, since it was evident that the Lord was with him. David's blameless character
aroused the wrath of the king; he deemed that the very life and presence of David cast
a reproach upon him, since by contrast it presented his own character to disadvantage.
It was envy that made Saul miserable and put the humble subject of his throne in
jeopardy. {2MCP 525.4}
What untold mischief has this evil trait of character worked in our world! The same
enmity existed in the heart of Saul that stirred the heart of Cain against his brother Abel,
because Abel's works were righteous, and God honored him, and his own works were
evil, and the Lord could not bless him. Envy is the offspring of pride, and if it is
entertained in the heart, it will lead to hatred and eventually to revenge and murder.
Satan displayed his own character in exciting the fury of Saul against him who had
never done him harm.--PP 651 (1890). {2MCP 526.1}
A Sinful Emotion.--The law of God takes note of the jealousy, envy, hatred,