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Adventistische Schriften über: "Adventist View on Membership in Lodges"
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The Adventist view firmly rejects membership in secret societies and lodges, as these are considered detrimental to spiritual life and fidelity to God. According to the scriptures, such affiliations often lead to worldly principles taking precedence over biblical commandments, and the love for the Savior growing cold. It is warned that the influence of unbelieving partners in these societies gradually leads believers away from the truth. Furthermore, it is criticized that financial resources and honor often flow into the lodges, while support for God's work is neglected. Ultimately, belonging to such confederations is regarded as a danger to eternal life.
Dangers of Secret Societies and Lodges
Under the influence of these mindsets, people join together in alliances, unions, and secret societies. Forces are at work in the world that God will not tolerate for much longer.
She warned him of his danger. He became so absorbed by the work of the lodges and so proud of the honors he received that he lost the love he once had for his Savior. [...] She told him plainly that he would abandon the truth and lose eternal life if he did not break his connection with his companions.
The connection of the God-fearing with the unbeliever in these societies does not make sinners into saints. When God's people voluntarily unite with the worldly and unholy and give them priority, they are led away from Him by the unholy influence they have subjected themselves to.
Piece by piece, the spiritual element is displaced by the irreligious, and the attempt to harmonize principles that are inherently contradictory proves to be a decisive failure.
I heard them address you as 'Honorable Master'," she said. She described scenes of drinking parties that took place late at night after the regular meetings had ended and he had left.
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