Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Vol. 11 — Chapter XI.
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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Second Series Vol. 11
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How it is impossible for one who trusts to his own judgment to escape being deceived by the devil's illusions. For often it has been proved that what the Apostle says really takes place. "For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light," [1977] so that he deceitfully sheds abroad a confusing and foul obscuration of the thoughts instead of the true light of knowledge. And unless these thoughts are received in a humble and gentle heart, and kept for the consideration of some more experienced brother or approved Elder, and when thoroughly sifted by their judgment, either rejec…
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