![]() If they are tempted severely, it is because circumstances have been so shaped by the apostasy of Satan that temptations are permitted in order that characters may be developed that will decide the fitness of the human family for the home in heaven, characters that will stand through all the pressure of unfavorable circumstances in private and public life.-Manuscr(Manuscript Releases 18:363-365). The Lord does not work a miracle to prevent this ordeal of trial, to shield His people from the temptations of Satan. Test and trial will come to every soul that loves God. Oh, that unwary souls would learn wisdom from God. Christ pronounced Satan a liar and a murderer. Satan will clothe temptation and sin with the garments of righteousness, and by this deception he will win many to his side. Underhand work must be done, a deceiving influence must be exerted false pretenses must be set forth as truth suspicion must be lulled to sleep. Satan must deceive in order to lead away. The root of bitterness strikes down deep, and is communicated to others. ![]() Satan's success is proportionate to the light and knowledge these opposers have. will have just as severe trials brought against them as Satan can bring through those who claim to know the truth. He confederates with people who claim to be in the faith, and those who are trying to carry forward the work of God with fidelity. Thus Satan works today through his evil angels. This is the root of bitterness springing up, whereby many are defiled. Thus others are led to murmur and complain. They must tell others that they are not treated as they should be. They are following in his track, sowing unbelief, discord, and disloyalty, for no one can entertain feelings of disaffection and keep it secret. I beseech of all who engage in the work of murmuring and pitying themselves because something has been said or done that does not suit them, and that does not, as they think, give them due consideration, to remember that they are carrying on the very work Satan began in heaven. Pray for yourselves.Īnd Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. My dear little Willie, may the Lord bless you. Be sober, be watchful, and God will enable you to overcome. We want you to be just right, and to live for God, and be an honor to his cause. He wins souls to Christ, because he is a representative of His character. He who uses his entrusted gifts as God designs becomes a co-worker with the Saviour. So God now entrusts men with means, with talents and opportunities, that they may be His agents in helping the poor and the suffering. ![]() ![]() The ruler's possessions were entrusted to him that he might prove himself a faithful steward he was to dispense these goods for the blessing of those in need. Satan is ready to lead your young minds but go to God, seek him for strength, pray much, give your hearts’ best affections to him. We want your lives to be right and pleasing in his sight. You are his, and we must keep you separate from the world, that you may be the Lord's. You may sometimes think that your parents are too strict, that they watch you too closely but, dear boys, our love for you is great. We, your father and mother, feel a deep interest for you.
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