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Satan’s work is to condemn and destroy, to take away man’s liberty and destroy his life. Transgression always leads men to act as Satan’s agents, to carry out his purposes against God and righteousness. In Nazareth Christ announced that His work was to restore and uplift, to bring peace and happiness. He came to this world to represent the Father, and He revealed His divine power by giving life to the dead, by restoring the sick and suffering to soundness and health. He was in this world as the tree of life. Satan is at war with Christ, the divine Restorer.
ST March 21, 1900, par. 13-15
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Serpent Revealed in Canaan Conquest
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How do we reconcile the many references to the ancient patriarchs engaging in violent warfare with the words of Christ?

“… for all they that take the sword shall perish
with the sword” (Matt. 26:52)

Did not God “command” and give “divine counsel” to these men of war? Do these “commands” and “counsels” reveal God’s ideal will for justice?

Within this short tract we will discuss this issue by using Scripture, Ellen G. White, and E.J. Waggoner. With careful comparison, we will see why Ellen White says:

“Seeking, first of all, divine counsel, Abraham prepared for war” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 135)