Testimonies for the Church, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

granted after Jesus leaves His work as mediator in
the most holy apartment. This is the sophistry of
Satan. God tests and proves the world by the light
which He is pleased to give them previous to the
coming of Christ. Characters are then formed for
life or death. But the probation of those who
choose to live a life of sin, and neglect the great
salvation offered, closes when Christ's ministration
ceases just previous to His appearing in the clouds
of heaven.
Those who love the world, and whose minds
are carnal and at enmity with God, will flatter
themselves that a period of probation will be
granted after Christ appears in the clouds of
heaven. The carnal heart, which is so averse to
submission and obedience, will be deceived with
this pleasing view. Many will remain in carnal
security and continue in rebellion against God,
flattering themselves that there is then to be a
period for repentance of sin and an opportunity for
them to accept the truth which now is unpopular
and crossing to their natural inclination and desires.
When they have nothing to venture, nothing to
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