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Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · May 5, 1914

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 41, No. 17.

The Story and Lesson of Balaam

THE wonderful story of Balaam is a part of our Old Testament reading during these weeks. That story of Balaam is not only instructive, but it is exceedingly interesting. It is very consoling to know that even though the prophet was determined to curse Israel in order that he might get a reward therefor, yet it was impossible for him to curse those upon whom God had pronounced His blessing. If God blesses us, none of the powers that rise up against us can cause a curse to rest upon us. It is very sad that Balaam, for the sake of a reward, for the purpose of securing money, could have been bribed to turn away from the service of the true and living God.