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Chapter three - Steve Wohlberg 109Note that the dream focuses on all 3 texts of 1 John 4:1-3, a clear test of a spiritor angel--a test that Pastor Wohlberg rejects as inadequate, as noted earlier inthis chapter.The issue at stake in this scene is not the legitimacy of the Herald. It is “Whom”he serves. If the Herald serves the Almighty God, then we need to pay closeattention to what the Herald says as God’s messenger. If the Herald servesSatan, then we need to reject the messages. What the Herald is about to say isextremely vital and God bids him make a clear and detailed declaration so thatthere can be no confusion.ConclusionAgain, God’s Word states that 1 John 4:1-3 is an accurate and complete test,and now He bids the Herald to make a full confession, thereby conclusivelyproving (to the seeker of truth) that the Herald serves the Almighty God.Verbal confessionWohlberg says: (see Appendix H)“On page 4, the Herald says,He says, ‘This is a question that if I answer quickly manywill not understand. Many will say it was too vague. Manywill say that it was not made plain enough for them to accept.Please allow me to share in great detail so all cannot wonder,but acknowledge Whom I serve. This will be so all cancontinue on as one in the great work we all have ahead.’It seems to me that a true angel from God would not make so much outof a mere verbal ‘confession.’ According to ‘the Herald,’ the purpose ofhis ‘confession’ to convince ‘all’ that he speaks the truth, so that we mayall unite with him ‘in the great work.’ But if he is a demon, such astrategy is makes perfect sense.”FactThe reason the Herald makes so much out of his confession is because it is avery important subject, and he must leave no room for doubt. Remember, it isSatan who prefers to quote only partial verses, to use half-truths in his attemptto deceive.In The Great Controversy on pages 155 and 156, there is an account of Lutherappearing before an assembly. When asked to recant his writings, he chose toask for time that he might make an appropriate defense to their questions.Later, he was able to “answer with a prudence, decision, wisdom, and dignitythat surprised and disappointed his adversaries, and rebuked their insolenceand pride.”The Herald makes a detailed statement to remove opportunity for ambiguity.Why? So that all who hear may understand and know which side to take. Theremust be no excuse for misunderstanding.“A mere verbal confession”?! The Herald’s confession is anything but trivial ormeaningless. It is a clear statement from personal knowledge and intimatefamiliarity, a testimony that is beautiful and powerful and clearly meets the testthat God set forth in 1 John 4:1-3. These are not the rants of a demon, but the