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Adversary Cannot Read Thoughts—The adversary of souls is not permitted to read the thoughts of men; but he is a keen observer, and he marks the words; he takes account of actions, and skillfully adapts his temptations to meet the cases of those who place themselves in his power. If we would labor to repress sinful thoughts and feelings, giving them no expression in words or actions, Satan would be defeated; for he could not prepare his specious temptations to meet the case. But how often do professed Christians, by their lack of self-control, open the door to the adversary of souls!—The Review and Herald, March 22, 1887. (Selected Messages 1:122, 123.) {2MCP 658.3} | |
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Modstanderen kan ikke læse tanker — Sjælefjenden kan ikke læse menneskers tanker, men han er en skarp iagttager. Han lægger mærke til hvad de siger og gør og tilpasser sine fristelser til deres forhold som udsætter sig for dem. Hvis vi lagde vægt på at undgå både syndige tanker og følelser, og ikke gav udtryk for dem i ord og gerninger, ville Satan lade os være i fred. Da ville han ikke vide hvor han skulle sætte sine angreb ind. De kristne åbner ofte døren for sjælefjenden fordi de mangler selvbeherskelse. — The Review and Herald, 22. marts, 1887. (På fast grunn 1:118.) |