"LET NO MAN DECEIVE YOU."
By Editor
To those who have recently embraced the Sabbath, Dear Brethren: "Take heed that no man deceive you," is the warning of the Son of God. The followers of Christ have ever been in danger of being deceived; but you are aware that the "perils" of the "last days" are upon us, and that our dangers are fast increasing. This is an age of deception, and if possible the very elect will be deceived. But, perhaps, there is no class of men by whom you are so much in danger of being deceived and led from the truth as those who teach that the commandments of God are abolished. Many of them have for a number of years taught that there is no Sabbath for the gospel dispensation; therefore they are prepared to bring objections against the Sabbath that those who have just commenced to study the arguments cannot readily remove. Here they will take advantage of your lack of a thorough knowledge of the subject, and if possible ensnare you. "The Bible class on the Sabbath question" is a snare for the feet of those precious souls who have recently commenced to "run the way of the commandments." We approve of investigation when conducted with fairness. And if those who teach that the commandments of God are abolished really wish to investigate the Sabbath question, why do they not meet our arguments with candor and fairness? If the Editor of the "Advent Harbinger" has the truth why does he not produce his strong reasons, instead of coming out on the "Review" and the "reviewer" as he has done? See his articles in the "Harbinger." The spirit of those articles is sufficient to convince any candid individual that the writer is unable to present Bible argument; therefore, assertions and over-bearing denunciations are called in to make up the deficiency. If candid investigation is really desired, on the Sabbath question we are ready, and happy to meet our opponents on Bible ground. But let those brethren who have not a knowledge of the arguments, for and against the Sabbath, be careful and not be deceived by the plea of "investigate." If those who profess a wish to investigate this question are really sincere, you will see them seeking investigation with those who understand the arguments, instead of going to those who have not had time and opportunity to learn them. "Take heed that no man deceive you."