Carelessness and the Spread of Apostasy
No human mathematics can compute the damage done by carelessness. All so-called “accidents” are generally the result of somebody’s carelessness or viciousness. An Eastern journal notes that “the ‘San Jose scale has a foothold in Central Pennsylvania, having been imported on young trees sent out by careless nurserymen. The scale has been here some six or eight years, and is slowly but surely spreading, and destroying as it spreads.’” So the church is carelessly admitting false doctrines and worldly ways into her creed and practise until apostasy is “surely spreading, and destroying as it ‘spreads.’” What makes this true of the church?—Because it is first true of individuals. Therefore “watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.” Mark 14:38. “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, ‘quit you like men, be strong.” 1 Cor. 16:13.