Do not in appearance and influence be saying to the Lord, “Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.” Job 21:14.
Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)
Ms 95, 1894
9LtMs, Ms 95, 1894, par. 17
God has given all heaven in the gift of Christ to our world; but the great gift is so interpreted as to work in behalf of Satan’s scheme to annul the law of God, the very work that Satan began in heaven. God has given Christ to take the penalty of transgression, and die to ransom the world. This, His heaven-sent reconciliation, is to be proclaimed, and the conditions of eternal life, that men obey the laws of the divine government. But when this message of mercy is proclaimed, Satan inspired men to scowl back in defiance, and exclaim, “Depart from us; we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, O God.” [Job 21:14.] Nevertheless God sends his delegated messengers to entreat attention. But too often their message is not respected.
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Job 21:14
Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)
Lt 72, 1890
6LtMs, Lt 72, 1890, par. 20
Do not in appearance and influence be saying to the Lord, “Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.” Job 21:14.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)
Ms 95, 1894
9LtMs, Ms 95, 1894, par. 17
God has given all heaven in the gift of Christ to our world; but the great gift is so interpreted as to work in behalf of Satan’s scheme to annul the law of God, the very work that Satan began in heaven. God has given Christ to take the penalty of transgression, and die to ransom the world. This, His heaven-sent reconciliation, is to be proclaimed, and the conditions of eternal life, that men obey the laws of the divine government. But when this message of mercy is proclaimed, Satan inspired men to scowl back in defiance, and exclaim, “Depart from us; we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, O God.” [Job 21:14.] Nevertheless God sends his delegated messengers to entreat attention. But too often their message is not respected.