Note: “Vicious habits and sinful propensities are strengthened and confirmed by these entertainments. How is the ninth commandment broken in all dramatical productions? Exodus 20:16 Zechariah 8:16. What is the result of watching other people sin whether through media or in real life? 1 Corinthians 15:33 Psalms 101:3, 4.Ģ.b. Monday 2 MEDIA, MOVIES, AND ADVERTISINGĢ.a. He was ever directing their minds to God, the Creator of the universe, as the source of their strength and wisdom.” Testimonies, vol. … He did not direct the minds of poor mortals to themselves, to a power which they possessed. They think there is such power in themselves to accomplish great works that they realize no necessity of a higher power. ‘Vain deceit’ fills the minds of poor mortals. If the mind commences to run in this channel, it is almost sure to lose its balance and be controlled by a demon. Note: “Thousands, I was shown, have been spoiled through the philosophy of phrenology and animal magnetism, and have been driven into infidelity. How did Ellen White explain the term “empty deceit” of Colossians 2:8? It was beyond the power of Satan to change the rods to living serpents.” Patriarchs and Prophets, 264.ġ.b. “The magicians did not really cause their rods to become serpents but by magic, aided by the great deceiver, they were able to produce this appearance. The magicians also showed signs and wonders for they wrought not by their own skill alone, but by the power of their god, Satan, who assisted them in counterfeiting the work of Jehovah. Those signs and wonders were designed to convince Pharaoh that the great ‘I AM’ had sent Moses, and that it was the duty of the king to let Israel go, that they might serve the living God. Note: “It was the hand of God, and no human influence or power possessed by Moses and Aaron, that wrought the miracles which they showed before Pharaoh. How did Satan beguile men in the past and how is he preparing to gain complete control over human minds today? Exodus 7:11, 22 Acts 8:9–11 Revelation 13:4, 13, 14 16:13, 14.

Sunday 1 ANCIENT AND MODERN DAY SPIRITUALISMġ.a.

Satan takes the control of every mind that is not decidedly under the control of the Spirit of God.” Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 79. “The perils of the last days are upon us. Study Help: Patriarchs and Prophets, 683–689 The Story of Redemption, 32–41. “They cried to God in the battle, and He was intreated of them because they put their trust in Him” (1 Chronicles 5:20, last part).

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