The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-01-21
S EVEN DEVILS OF REDWOOD FALLS.

Last Lords day, at 3 p. M, in the
Christian church, the pastor, l.. F.
Davis, who is now conducting a series
Of revival meetings, gave a lecture to
men only on the foregoing subject. The
house was full of men, representing all
ages and classes and they all pro-
nounced the lecture one of the best.
He said that the word 'tdeviI" is used
in the Bible in different ways-one
who worships false god; very wick
ed person; an evil spirit. He would
treat his theme under the head of an
evil spirit. These devils were in the
world over 1900 years ago, when Jesus
was upon the earth. He encountered
them and drove them out whenever
opportunity afforded. Some say there
are not SO many as seven, but he had
found nine of them, viz:
The first devil is the devil that sows
bad seeds. Jesus used him in the para
BILE of the soWer "a man sowed good
seed" and an enemy, the devil, sowed
bad seed or tares. Now this devil is at
work sowing bad seed in our town. He
is sowing seeds of discord in business,
seeds of jealousy in social and religious
circles, dishonesty, gossip, etc.
The second devil is the devil of theft,
He is one who steals the good seed
sown in the hearts OF men. Jesus and
the Word of God plant these good seeds
III the hearts of men and this devil
comes and steals them away. He is
stealing away character reputation,
honesty and the desire for good and
better lives. He is not satisfied with
this, but steals the good impression of
the gospel made upon mems hearts.
The next is the devil in religious
robes. One of the twelve chosen dis
ciples who was honored by the cogu-
partnership Jesus, yet he was devil
at heart. He is one who Joins tie
church simply for policy, favor or per-
sonal gan. He is found in every
church.
The next devil is the uncIean devil.
lie Is unclean in habits, in mouth and
in heart. lie is also deceptive. lie is
careful when he is counting q woman
to have all the tobacco out of the cor
ners Of his mouth, and when She mar
ries him she thinks she is getting
man, but finds TO her disappointment
that she has married "cudn OF tobac-
co. He 4 - takes the name of God IN
vain. swearing is one of the most
FOOLS habits Of man Every woman
a ri ght to demand the man
:, loin she marries to be as yirtuous
and pure as he expects her to be.
The fifth devil is the devil of destruc-
ton. He is destroying time, property.
honor, character. He always seeks the
most beautiful to destroy He is des-
troying men and women and dragging
souls down to an awful destruction.
The devil OF fellowship is the next
one, or the one who processes to be a
Christian, yet in fellowship is with the
devil, He IS the oGe who tries O ser
God and mammon
The next one is spoken of in | Cor.
10: 2l-the devils cup and the DEVILS
table. The town would be better off
financially in five years without sa-
loon and its license 1t has been fully
demonstrated The card table is evil
because it is dragging many down
daily. Nine tenths of our criminals
can trace their downfall to the card
table.
The next devil is the one who pos
sesses people. He has deadly grip on
some men right here in Redwood Falls
Oh men, you are too valuable for the
devil to possess you. You ought to
let the Saviour in TO help you drive
him out. K x