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The Gradual Path to Destruction

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Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jan 16, 1912

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 39, No. 3.

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The Gradual Path to Destruction

Satan does not bring the climax of temptation at first. He does not aim to do this. He knows that the upright soul would revolt at the thought. Previous to the murder must be hatred. Previous to the theft must be coveting. Previous to the drunkard's grave and infamy must be the indulgence of appetite in small things. Only by almost imperceptible degrees are most men led to destruction. The only safe way is to take no step away from the path of absolute rectitude, to listen to no compromise by whomsoever presented. "In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death."