As the crisis approaches a large class who have professed faith in Gods commandments, but have not been sanctified through obedience to the truth, abandon their position and join the ranks of the opposition.
By uniting with the world and partaking of its spirit, they have come to view matters in nearly the same light; and when the test is brought, they are prepared to choose the easy, popular side.
Men of talent and pleasing voice and words, who once rejoiced in the truth, use their powers to deceive and mislead souls. They become the most bitter enemies of their former brethren.
Based on
The Great Controversy, 608, E G White
By uniting with the world and partaking of its spirit, they have come to view matters in nearly the same light; and when the test is brought, they are prepared to choose the easy, popular side.
Men of talent and pleasing voice and words, who once rejoiced in the truth, use their powers to deceive and mislead souls. They become the most bitter enemies of their former brethren.
Based on
The Great Controversy, 608, E G White
