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4701 The Signs of the Times, vol. 8 March 2, 1882, page 103 paragraph 2
… , the spirit which prompts it is the same as that possessed by the ten spies who brought back an evil report. God had said: “My presence shall go with thee, and I will …
4702 The Signs of the Times, vol. 9 May 24, 1883, page 233 paragraph 9
… does not imply an angry dispute, but simply a discussion of the truth which Stephen taught. But Stephen spoke with wisdom from above, and the Spirit of God. This …
4703 The Signs of the Times, vol. 9 May 31, 1883, page 245 paragraph 5
… . The Spirit of the Lord can then the more easily make impressions on our hearts, for it works through the word. And we cannot be influenced by the Bible unless …
4704 The Signs of the Times, vol. 9 October 4, 1883, page 437 paragraph 11
… ardent spirits for a drink; and the slave trade; and in attempts to impose on and defraud mankind.” To which may be added, the enormous expense incurred in raising …
4705 The Signs of the Times, vol. 9 November 1, 1883, page 485 paragraph 7
… is not optional with us whether or not we will try the spirits. The command is, “Prove all things.” We are in duty bound to test every doctrine or professed truth …
4706 The Signs of the Times, vol. 10 December 11, 1884, page 742 paragraph 32
… “familiar spirit” is “a demon or evil spirit supposed to attend the call.”- Webster. “Witchcraft” is “intercourse with evil spirits.” See also the definition of “sorcery …
4707 The Signs of the Times, vol. 10 December 11, 1884, page 742 paragraph 33
… an “evil heart of unbelief” that first leads men away from God, and under the devil’s power. And now we will give a sure rule for detecting all evil spirits. “To the …
4708 The Signs of the Times, vol. 11 August 6, 1885, page 473 paragraph 19
… run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you; who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. For this cause was …
4709 The Signs of the Times, vol. 12 February 18, 1886, page 103 paragraph 8
… only evil continually.” Genesis 6:5. So long, however, as any portion remains in the heart, the Spirit is enabled to strive with man, and, by means of that law, to convict …
4710 The Signs of the Times, vol. 12 March 25, 1886, page 184 paragraph 5
… is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” Romans 8:7. “The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary …
4711 The Signs of the Times, vol. 12 May 6, 1886, page 263 paragraph 1
… receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:14. “The carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed …
4712 The Signs of the Times, vol. 12 October 7, 1886, page 614 paragraph 6
… “other evil spirits” who are thus charitably consigned to hell are, of course, all those who oppose the Catholic Church; for “the Church” regards all souls as ruined …
4713 The Signs of the Times, vol. 12 November 25, 1886, page 711 paragraph 2
… is not in accordance with human nature so to do. This can be done only when we are fully imbued with the Spirit of him who on the cross prayed for his relentless …
4714 The Signs of the Times, vol. 12 December 23, 1886, page 774 paragraph 8
… their evil deeds, they would certainly reject greater light for the same reason. We may not know who are and who are not worthy to receive the full light of the …
4715 The Signs of the Times, vol. 13 April 14, 1887, page 230 paragraph 6
… the Spirit could work to convince them of sin; for the Spirit’s sword is the word of God, and it can produce an impression upon men only when they possess some …
4716 The Signs of the Times, vol. 13 April 14, 1887, page 240 paragraph 12
… are not ministered unto in spiritual things by good angels, we are by evil ones. Of the good angels we read: “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to …
4717 The Signs of the Times, vol. 13 June 16, 1887, page 358 paragraph 4
… the spirit does not leave the body of any man until the last day, yet Christ says that that is when the resurrection will take place. And lest some should claim …
4718 The Signs of the Times, vol. 13 June 30, 1887, page 391 paragraph 16
… , nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.” In direct opposition to this non-resurrection doctrine of the Sadducees, we teach that “there shall be a resurrection …
4719 The Signs of the Times, vol. 13 October 6, 1887, page 614 paragraph 22
… all evil spirits. And instance of this superstitious trust in a mere form recently came to our notice in Oakland. A laborer was caught in the shaft of a mill …
4720 The Signs of the Times, vol. 13 November 17, 1887, page 695 paragraph 1
… , an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.” Mark 7:21, 22. And Paul says: “The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto …