Counsel #6 — Unraveling Truth

Picture: Counsel #6 — Unraveling TruthCSI 57.1

Once lauded for medicinal properties, tobacco's true risks, like lung cancer, were later revealed. The tobacco industry used astroturfing ^{[94]Astroturfing is an “organized activity that is intended to create a false impression of a widespread, spontaneously arising, grassroots movement in support of or in opposition to something (such as a political policy) but that is in reality initiated and controlled by a concealed group or organization (such as a corporation)” — Merriam-Webster} to sway opinion and stop regulations. ^{[95]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2879177} Sincere activism requires pure intent and honest motivations. By looking to God's love, as seen in the crucifixion, believers can find a guide for genuine, positive action in society.CSI 57.2

“For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed or hidden that will not be made known.” Matthew 10:26CSI 57.3

“Satan, surrounded by evil angels, and claiming to be God, will work miracles of all kinds, to deceive, if possible, the very elect. God's people will not find their safety in working miracles, for Satan will counterfeit the miracles that will be wrought. God’s tried and tested people will find their power in the sign spoken of in Exodus 31:12-18. They are to take their stand on the living word: ‘It is written.’ This is the only foundation upon which they can stand securely. Those who have broken their covenant with God will in that day be without God and without hope.” Ellen White in Testimonies for the Church, vol.9, p. 16CSI 57.4

Reflect: How does the biblical verse in Matthew 10:26 encourage us to confront hidden realities and seek the disclosure of concealed information?CSI 57.5