Seven Truths About the Battle for Your Mind. Part [11] 05/22/2026 (Morning thought)

Matthew 12:45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself 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. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.

[Testimonies 1 pp 299] They yielded their minds to Satan, and he will not release his claims, but holds them captive. No power can deliver the ensnared soul but the power of God, in answer to the earnest prayers of His faithful followers…. It all hearkens back to the title of the Bible study for today Seven Truths About the Battle for Your Mind. For instance, when those two demoniacs of Gadara saw Jesus, they saw in Him the only One who could deliver them from the chains with which the prince of darkness had bound them.

But as they tried to ask for help, the demons spoke instead of them, for they were at that time, under the control of the evil one who utterly disregards your freedom of choice. [S.P Bk 2 pp 312] The words of Jesus penetrated the darkened minds of the men enough for them to dimly realize that One was near who could save them from the demons that tormented them. They fell at the feet of Jesus, worshiping him.

But when they opened their mouths to entreat his mercy, the demon spoke through them and cried vehemently, “What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most-High God, I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not!”…. Matthew 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

Matthew 12:31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

May The Lord add is blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Seven Truths About the Battle for Your Mind. Part [10] 05/22/2026 (Evening thought)

Luke 23:29 For, behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say, blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the paps which never gave suck.

[The Great Controversy pp 28] God withdrew his protection from them, and removed his restraining power from Satan and his angels, and the nation was left to the control of the leader she had chosen. Her children had spurned the grace of Christ, which would have enabled them to subdue their evil impulses, and now these became the conquerors. Satan aroused the fiercest and most debased passions of the soul. Men did not reason; they were beyond reason.

It is worthy of note that after their probation was closed, they still retained their freedom of choice, but it became totally incapacitated, and useless as the devil took the helm and ruled them with an iron fist. Similarly, after probation is closed, in the not-too distant future, one’s freedom of choice will remain with them but if persons are not found in Christ, the freedom to choose will become utterly useless, for satan, who has a much greater will power than any human being, will force those under his jurisdiction to do his bidding.

Then, too late, persons will find out what the saying means when people say the devil made me do it. As it is currently, people say it jokingly or in mockery, but the time is coming when it will not be funny by any means….. [Testimonies 1 pp 299] In this degenerate age, Satan holds control over those who depart from the right and venture upon his ground. They are venturing on the devil’s ground and are tempting him to control them.

 Matthew 12:44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!