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Testimonies for the Church Vol 1 - Lansing SDA Church

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Chapter 61—Philosophy and Vain DeceitI have been shown that we must be guarded on every side andperseveringly resist <strong>the</strong> insinuations and devices of Satan. He hastrans<strong>for</strong>med himself into an angel of light and is deceiving thousandsand leading <strong>the</strong>m captive. The advantage he takes of <strong>the</strong> science of<strong>the</strong> human mind, is tremendous. Here, serpentlike, he imperceptiblycreeps in to corrupt <strong>the</strong> work of God. The miracles and works of Chris<strong>the</strong> would make appear as <strong>the</strong> result of human skill and power. If heshould make an open, bold attack upon Christianity, it would bring <strong>the</strong>Christian in distress and agony to <strong>the</strong> feet of his Redeemer, and hisstrong and mighty Deliverer would put <strong>the</strong> bold adversary to flight.He <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e trans<strong>for</strong>ms himself into an angel of light and works upon<strong>the</strong> mind to allure from <strong>the</strong> only safe and right path. The sciencesof phrenology, psychology, and mesmerism are <strong>the</strong> channel throughwhich he comes more directly to this generation and works with thatpower which is to characterize his ef<strong>for</strong>ts near <strong>the</strong> close of probation.Read 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12: “And <strong>the</strong>n shall that wicked berevealed, whom <strong>the</strong> Lord shall consume with <strong>the</strong> spirit of His mouth,and shall destroy with <strong>the</strong> brightness of His coming: even him, whosecoming is after <strong>the</strong> working of Satan with all power and signs and lyingwonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in <strong>the</strong>m thatperish; because <strong>the</strong>y received not <strong>the</strong> love of <strong>the</strong> truth, that <strong>the</strong>y mightbe saved. And <strong>for</strong> this cause God shall send <strong>the</strong>m strong delusion, that<strong>the</strong>y should believe a lie: that <strong>the</strong>y all might be damned who believednot <strong>the</strong> truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.”Satan has come unperceived through <strong>the</strong>se sciences and has poisoned<strong>the</strong> minds of thousands and led <strong>the</strong>m to infidelity. He is wellpleased to have <strong>the</strong> knowledge of <strong>the</strong>se sciences widespread. It is aplan which he himself has laid that he may gain access to minds and [291]influence <strong>the</strong>m as he pleases. While it is believed that one humanmind so wonderfully affects ano<strong>the</strong>r, Satan, ready at hand, insinuateshimself and works on <strong>the</strong> right hand and on <strong>the</strong> left. And while thosedevoted to <strong>the</strong>se sciences laud <strong>the</strong>m to <strong>the</strong> heavens because of <strong>the</strong> great279

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