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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 30, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 48.

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A Wily Scheme

By Mrs. D. A. Fitch

MRS. D. A. FITCH
SEVERAL years ago as three of us were sight-seeing in Mexico City, we entered the large cathedral. We climbed the many stairs until we reached the tower, being amply repaid for all the toil by being able to see so much beautiful country at a glance.
Some time was spent, but finally down, down the stairs we went. When a portion of the descent had been made, we found ourselves locked in. There was no way to get down and out without each paying twenty-five centavos—not admittance, but exmittance. Such a course of action may be profitable, but it is not Christian. By this incident we are reminded of the schemes of Satan. He will induce us to undertake things that promise great pleasure, and let us well alone while we find enjoyment in them; but when we awake to the fact that it is best to return to that which is better, the door is found locked, and we must pay well in tears, repentance, confession, and perhaps restitution, ere he will permit us to leave his service. It does no good to plead with him to let us go free, for he will never do it. The desire must be presented to Jesus, and he will overcome Satan.
Santurce, Porto Rico.