Rebellion - The Eternal Gospel Church

58 REBELLION
wrong course, self immediately rises up, and they stubbornly follow
the devisings of the enemy. Through their long opposition to the
testimonies of the Spirit of God, they are working out a species of
the rebellion that has hindered the advancement of the kingdom of
God in the earth throughout the ages. There are those who are ever
seeking to have their own way, and to follow the leadings of their
own disposition. The result of all this is weakness and confusion,
evil surmisings and evil devisings. Those who continually work on
Satan’s side of the question will carry out the plans of the deceiver
until they find themselves wholly departed from the faith. Educational
Messenger, September 11, 1908.
The same spirit that prompted rebellion in heaven is at work in
our churches. . . . O that those who have for years been at war with
the Testimonies God has graciously given in warnings to save His
people from the snares of Satan, would come into harmony with the
requirements of God. Light, precious light, has been given, and is
the genuine higher education. Pacific Union Recorder, May 6, 1909.
How Could It Happen
In closing this document on rebellion, we must ask the question,
How could such a terrible disaster, the Omega of Apostasy, develop in
God’s beloved remnant church Tragically, the following statements are
still applicable today.
October 2, 1868, I was shown the state of God’s professed
people. Many of them were in great darkness, yet seemed to be
insensible of their true condition. The sensibilities of a large number
seemed to be benumbed in regard to spiritual and eternal things,
while their minds seemed all awake to their worldly interests. Many
were cherishing idols in their hearts and were practicing iniquity
which separated them from God and caused them to be bodies of
darkness. I saw but few who stood in the light, having discernment
and spirituality to discover these stumbling blocks and remove them
out of the way. Men who stand in very responsible positions at the
heart of the work are asleep. Satan has paralyzed them in order that
his plans and devices may not be discerned, while he is active to
ensnare, deceive, and destroy.
Unfaithful Watchmen
Some who occupy the position of watchmen to warn the people
of danger have given up their watch and recline at ease. They are