BE NOT DECEIVED by R. F. Cottrell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 3, 1878

BE NOT DECEIVED.

By R. F. Cottrell

In recent writings in the papers, Bro. White has been giving us good information and wholesome advice, that which will do us good, if properly considered and acted upon. We have not followed cunningly-devised fables in coming to the faith which we as a people hold. The Lord is giving us the last invitation to the supper. He is proving us, before passing judgment upon us, to see how many he can prepare to stand the test and to receive everlasting life.

The world is hearing the last warning of the everlasting gospel. Some will be almost persuaded who will never embrace the message. Some will not only see the truth and acknowledge it, but will receive it and run well for a season; but when trial, affliction, and persecution come, they will fall back and give up the truth, and thus lose that eternal life so soon to be given to the faithful and enduring. And some who have many years had a name and a place with God’s commandment-keeping people will be tested out, being self-deceived, and find at last that they have undervalued the blessing of eternal life, not being willing to crucify self and give up the present world for it, and therefore are adjudged unworthy of it. Think, O my soul, are you of this class?

There is still a little time in which all who will may make their election sure. None who will make the earnest and persevering effort need despair. The Spirit still pleads with us and for us. Our High Priest is more than willing to confess our names and blot out our sins. Who will accept of pardon on Heaven’s own terms? Let all accept. R. F. COTTRELL.