Testimonies for the Church, Volume 8 - Ellen G. White

means ordained by God of preserving a knowledge
of Himself and of distinguishing between His loyal
subjects and the transgressors of His law. This is
the faith once delivered to the saints, who stand in
moral power before the world, firmly maintaining
this faith.
Opposition we shall have as we voice the
message of the third angel. Satan will bring in
every possible device to make of no effect the faith
once delivered to the saints. "Many shall follow
their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way
of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through
covetousness shall they with feigned words make
merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a
long time lingereth not, and their damnation
slumbereth not." (2 Peter 2:2, 3) But in spite of
opposition, all are to hear the words of truth.
The law of God is the foundation of all
enduring reformation. We are to present to the
world in clear, distinct lines the need of obeying
this law. Obedience to God's law is the greatest
incentive to industry, economy, truthfulness, and
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