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Counsels for the Church - Ellen G. White

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Chapter 59<br />

False Science--Satan's Modern Robe of Light<br />

False science is one of <strong>the</strong> agencies that Satan used in <strong>the</strong> heavenly<br />

courts, and it is used by him today. The false assertions that he made to <strong>the</strong><br />

angels, his subtle scientific <strong>the</strong>ories, seduced many of <strong>the</strong>m from <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

loyalty.<br />

Having lost his place in heaven, Satan presented his temptations to our<br />

first parents. Adam and Eve yielded to <strong>the</strong> enemy, and by <strong>the</strong>ir disobedience<br />

humanity was estranged from God, and <strong>the</strong> earth was separated from heaven.<br />

If Adam and Eve had never touched <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>bidden tree, <strong>the</strong> Lord would<br />

have imparted to <strong>the</strong>m knowledge, knowledge upon which rested no curse of<br />

sin, knowledge that would have brought <strong>the</strong>m everlasting joy. All that <strong>the</strong>y<br />

gained by <strong>the</strong>ir disobedience was an acquaintance with sin and its results.<br />

The field into which Satan led our first parents is <strong>the</strong> same to which he is<br />

leading men today. He is flooding <strong>the</strong> world with pleasing fables. By every<br />

device at his command he seeks to prevent men from obtaining that<br />

knowledge of God which is salvation.<br />

When Error Appears as Light<br />

We are living in an age of great light; but much that is called light is<br />

opening <strong>the</strong> way <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> wisdom and arts of Satan. Many things will be<br />

presented that appear to be true, and yet <strong>the</strong>y need to be carefully considered<br />

with much prayer; <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>y may be specious devices of <strong>the</strong> enemy. The path<br />

of error often appears to lie close to <strong>the</strong> path of truth. It is hardly<br />

distinguishable from <strong>the</strong> path that leads to holiness and heaven. But <strong>the</strong> mind<br />

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