Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

force. The deceptive errors that are widespread,
and that are leading the world captive, are to be
unveiled. Every effort possible is being made to
ensnare souls with subtle reasonings, to turn them
from the truth to fables, and to prepare them to be
deceived by strong delusions. But while these
deceived souls turn from the truth to error, do not
speak to them one word of censure. Seek to show
these poor, deluded souls their danger and to reveal
to them how grievous is their course of action
toward Jesus Christ; but let it all be done in pitying
tenderness. By a proper manner of labor some of
the souls who are ensnared by Satan may be
recovered from his power. But do not blame and
condemn them. To ridicule the position held by
those who are in error will not open their blind
eyes nor attract them to the truth.
When men lose sight of Christ's example and
do not pattern after His manner of teaching, they
become self-sufficient and go forth to meet Satan
with his own manner of weapons. The enemy
knows well how to turn his weapons upon those
who use them. Jesus spoke only words of pure
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