False doctrines among the churches remove landmarks that the
Word of God has established. Few people stop when they have
rejected just one truth. The majority set aside one after another of
the principles of truth, until they reject the Christian faith altogether.
The errors of popular theology have driven many people to skepticism.
It is impossible for them to accept doctrines that outrage
their sense of justice, mercy, and kindness. Since the churches
say that these are the teachings of the Bible, such people refuse to
acknowledge it as the Word of God.
Many people look distrustfully at the Word of God because it
rebukes and condemns sin. Those who are unwilling to obey try
to overthrow its authority. Many reject religion in order to justify
their neglect of duty. Others, who love ease too much to accomplish
anything that requires self-denial, acquire a reputation for superior
wisdom by criticizing the Bible.
Many feel it is a virtue to stand on the side of unbelief, skepticism,
and irreligion. But underneath an appearance of honesty
they act from self-confidence and pride. Many delight in finding
something in the Scriptures to puzzle the minds of others. Some at
first reason on the wrong side just because they love a controversy.
But once they have openly expressed unbelief, they then join with
the ungodly.
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Source: Ellen G. White, The Great Hope, p. 26