War for the Human Soul

By Dionne Sabbay Thompson February 23, 2013

ALERT! Have you been daily praying, asking CHRIST to take full control of your soul, causing you to rest in perfect harmony with HIM? If not, then you are placing your life at-risk for eternal loss, as a serious storm lies directly ahead, involving the 7 LAST PLAGUES, JACOB'S TIME OF TROUBLE - Jer. 30:7, Dan. 12:1.

Since our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, what is the purpose of the human soul? From eternal ages it was Gods purpose that every created being, from the bright and holy seraph to man, should be a temple for the indwelling of the Creator. Because of sin, humanity ceased to be a temple for God. Darkened and defiled by evil, the heart of man no longer revealed the glory of the Divine One. But by the incarnation of the Son of God, the purpose of Heaven is fulfilled. God dwells in humanity, and through saving grace the heart of man becomes again His temple. God designed that the temple at Jerusalem should be a continual witness to the high destiny open to every soul. But the Jews had not understood the significance of the building they regarded with so much pride. They did not yield themselves as holy temples for the Divine Spirit. The courts of the temple at Jerusalem, filled with the tumult of unholy traffic, represented all too truly the temple of the heart,

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defiled by the presence of sensual passion and unholy thoughts. In cleansing the temple from the worlds buyers and sellers, Jesus announced His mission to cleanse the heart from the defilement of sin,from the earthly desires, the selfish lusts, the evil habits, that corrupt the soul.1

Who forcefully seeks to access every human soul? Citing Luke 11:24-26: When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Why is there so much violence throughout the globe? Through his specious temptations Satan leads men to worse and worse evils, till utter depravity and ruin are the result2 Remember, our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, and Satan seeksdesperately, to access the unsanctified human body through open ports or channels of the mind created by demons and cunningly accessed via: 1. 2. 3. 4. Television Drugs/Alcohol Music Pornography

Why do you think the television station is called a channel? Think about it. Realistically, via T.V., legions of demons channel satanic information directly into the mind ofunaware, nave Viewers. The Apostle Peter reminds us that we MUST guard the avenues of our mind (Citing 1Pet. 1:13-16): Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
1 E.G. White The Desire of Ages p. 161 2 Ibid. p. 341

Satan has deceived the masses into thinking that they have remote control over their television (by way of their mechanical remote control device), however, in reality, Satan and his fallen angels remotely control unsanctified television Viewers. Through intense cliff hangers, (often used at the end of soap operas) Satan aims to keep the Watcher entangled in his web of worldlypassions, obsessions and lusts. Satans influence is constantly exerted upon men to distract the senses, control the mind for evil, and incite to violence and crime. He weakens the body, darkens the intellect, and debases the soul. Whenever men reject the Saviours invitation, they are yielding themselves to Satan.3 Ultimately in 2013, Satan seeks to create Watchmen for his sinful, fallen kingdom: and television, with its countless channels is one method of accomplishing this purpose. Lets not forget the worldwide web. Although the internet can be an effective tool for saving souls, the internet is set up as a utensil by the Adversary, appealing to the senses of the masses. Noticing that internet advertisements are carefully personalized for the web Surfer, the goal of internet mind-entrapment and overspending is rarely identified before it is too late. Where can victims of Satans many deceptive snares find peace and deliverance? Those who had been mediums of the prince of darkness became channels of light, messengers of the Son of God. Men marveled as they listened to the wondrous news. A door was opened to the gospel throughout that region. When Jesus returned to Decapolis, the people flocked about Him, and for three days, not merely the inhabitants of one town, but thousands from all the surrounding region, heard the message of salvation. Even the power of demons is under the control of our Saviour, and the working of evil is overruled for good.4 How does Christ channel grace to His children? Through channels which we cannot discern He is in active communication with every part of His dominion. But it is in this speck of a world, in the souls that He gave His only-begotten Son to save, that His interest and the interest of all heaven is centered. God is bending from His throne to hear the cry of the oppressed. To every sincere prayer He answers, Here am I. He uplifts the distressed and downtrodden. In all our afflictions He is afflicted. In every temptation and every trial the angel of His presence is near to deliver.5
3 Ibid. 4 Ibid. p. 340 5 Ibid. p. 356

Alleluia, Christ invites all to cast their cares upon Him, as His yoke is easy and His burden is light Matt. 11:30. Christ seeks to protect us from impending danger, as He can be trusted.6 Brethren, choose ye this day, whom ye will serve Jos. 24:15.

6 D. Thompson A Soul Sealed at Character Perfection p. 100-101.

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