Self Deception by Editor

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 2, 1858

Self Deception

By Editor

The reader will find upon the first page of this paper, an article from Flavel on Self Deception—one of a short series which we propose to present to our readers. We commend them to the careful and serious perusal of all. Are we not, brethren, in peculiar danger as a people on this point? Having a theory straightforward, harmonious, and glowing with the brightest light of inspiration's page, have we not been too apt to consider this the ne plus ultra, to the neglect of christian graces? We may maintain the theory, and at the same time understand, through the ministration of the Holy Spirit, the position our hearts occupy in the sight of the Lord. Sad will be the fate of those who find themselves at last self-deceived. May there be such an application of the true eye-salve to the spiritual vision of the church as she has never before experienced.