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Adventistische Schriften über: "Why do some Adventists not believe in the messages of the Spirit of Prophecy?"
Answer
According to the quotes provided, some Adventists reject the testimonies because they rebuke sins and challenge behaviors that those affected want to hold on to. Some consider the reproof inappropriate or not directed at them and therefore doubt the divine origin of the testimonies. The source also cites ignorance of their significance, as well as distrust and doubt, as further reasons.
Personal reproof and doubt
»“The testimonies of His Spirit direct your attention to the Scriptures, point out your defects of character, and rebuke your sins; therefore you do not heed them. […] To justify your carnal, ease-loving course of life, you begin to doubt whether the testimonies are from God. If you would follow their teachings, you would be convinced of their divine origin.”«
Considered inappropriate or not personally directed
»“They think that the testimony of the Spirit of God which reproves is uncalled for or does not apply to them. Such persons are in the greatest need of the grace of God and spiritual discernment, that they may discover their deficiency in spiritual knowledge.”«
Doubt and ignorance of the testimonies
»“A prevailing skepticism in regard to the testimonies of the Spirit of God is constantly increasing; and these youth encourage queries and doubts, rather than remove them, because they are ignorant of the spirit, the power, and the bearing of the testimonies.”«
Original Sources (English)
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