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"THE WHITE LIE CLAIMS" , ARE ANSWERED BY THE BIBLE, HISTORY, AND FAIR EVIDENCE.
Different Accusers. Different Claims. One Standard: Test All Things by the Word.
The accusations are loud:
“Ellen White copied.”
“Her health message was borrowed.”
“Her sanctuary teaching collapsed.”
“Her writings were edited.”
“Adventists worship Ellen White.”
But loud accusations are not proof.
A critic is not automatically correct.
A parallel is not automatically plagiarism.
A question is not automatically a refutation.
A shocking claim is not the same as truth.
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV
“To the law and to the testimony…”
— Isaiah 8:20 KJV
So let every claim be tested—not by emotion, not by prejudice, not by YouTube clips, not by rumors, but by Bible truth, fair history, honest evidence, and righteous judgment.
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1. THE ACCUSATION: “ADVENTISTS ARE BAPTIZED INTO ELLEN WHITE.”
Some claim Adventists place Ellen White above Christ and secretly make baptism allegiance to her.
THE DEFENSE: BAPTISM IS INTO GOD—NOT INTO A HUMAN MESSENGER.
“Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
— Matthew 28:19 KJV
Let it be clear:
We do not worship Ellen White.
We do not pray to Ellen White.
We do not baptize into Ellen White.
We do not place her above Scripture.
Christ alone is Lord.
The Bible is the final test.
“The Holy Scriptures are to be accepted as an authoritative, infallible revelation of His will.”
— The Great Controversy, Introduction
THE MESSENGER IS NOT THE SAVIOUR. THE MESSAGE MUST ALWAYS BOW TO THE WORD.
2. THE ACCUSATION: “THE GREAT CONTROVERSY WAS COPIED FROM PARADISE LOST.”
Some claim the Great Controversy theme came from John Milton’s Paradise Lost.
THE DEFENSE: THE GREAT CONTROVERSY THEME DID NOT BEGIN WITH MILTON—IT BEGAN IN SCRIPTURE.
Paradise Lost was written by John Milton, first published in 1667.
But the war between Christ and Satan is not Milton’s invention.
Revelation 12:7 — war in heaven
Isaiah 14:12–14 — Lucifer’s fall
Ezekiel 28:12–17 — pride and corruption
Genesis 3:15 — conflict between the serpent and the seed
Romans 16:20 — Satan finally crushed
Milton wrote poetry from Bible themes.
Ellen White wrote prophetic-historical application from Bible themes.
THE GREAT CONTROVERSY BELONGS TO SCRIPTURE—NOT TO MILTON, NOT TO WHITE, BUT TO GOD.
To say Ellen White stole the conflict theme from Milton is like saying every preacher who preaches Calvary stole from another preacher.
THE CROSS BELONGS TO GOD. THE CONFLICT BELONGS TO THE BIBLE. THE VICTORY BELONGS TO CHRIST.
3. WALTER REA’S ACCUSATION: “ELLEN WHITE PLAGIARIZED.”
Walter Rea, in The White Lie, accused Ellen White of extensive literary borrowing and plagiarism.
THE DEFENSE: USING SOURCES IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY STEALING.
Yes, Ellen White used historical and literary sources, especially in historical books such as The Great Controversy.
But using sources does not automatically prove fraud.
Using historical records does not cancel inspiration.
A parallel is not automatically plagiarism.
The Bible itself shows inspired writers using sources:
Luke investigated and arranged existing records.
— Luke 1:1–4
Paul quoted pagan poets while preaching truth.
— Acts 17:28
Chronicles referred to earlier historical records.
— 1 Chronicles 29:29
Jude quoted known material outside the Old Testament.
— Jude 14–15
Were Luke and Paul uninspired because they used sources?
No.
Were Chronicles and Jude false because they used known material?
No.
Copyright attorney Vincent L. Ramik examined the issue and concluded:
“Ellen G. White was not a plagiarist and her works did not constitute copyright infringement/piracy.”
This does not mean she never used sources.
It means the accusation “she stole and deceived the church” is not as simple or fair as critics often present it.
LITERARY BORROWING IS A FACT. FRAUD IS AN ACCUSATION. THE TWO ARE NOT THE SAME.
“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
— John 7:24 KJV
4. RONALD NUMBERS’ ACCUSATION: “THE HEALTH MESSAGE WAS BORROWED.”
Ronald L. Numbers argued that Ellen White’s health message reflected 19th-century health reform ideas.
THE DEFENSE: TRUTH IS NOT FALSE BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE SAW PART OF IT FIRST.
Yes, health reform was already being discussed.
Names such as Sylvester Graham, James C. Jackson, and other reformers are often mentioned.
But that does not make the message false.
A compass is not fake because others discovered north.
A warning is not false because others smelled smoke.
A cure is not fake because doctors studied disease before.
The Bible already taught health stewardship:
“Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost…”
— 1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink… do all to the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV
Ellen White’s health message was not merely food advice.
It was spiritual discipline:
temperance
self-control
purity
clear minds
stronger bodies
useful service
readiness for God’s work
And when some critics claim she copied from John Harvey Kellogg, the timeline itself weakens the charge.
Kellogg was born in 1852.
Ellen White’s major health reform vision came in 1863.
Kellogg was about 11 years old.
THE TIMELINE ITSELF REBUKES THAT ACCUSATION.
The question is not whether others had fragments.
The question is whether God used the message to reform lives.
5. DESMOND FORD’S ACCUSATION: “DANIEL 8:14 AND THE SANCTUARY DOCTRINE ARE WRONG.”
Desmond Ford challenged the Adventist understanding of Daniel 8:14, the sanctuary, and the investigative judgment, especially around the 1980 Glacier View controversy.
THE DEFENSE: A SCHOLAR’S CHALLENGE IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY BIBLE TRUTH.
This issue is not plagiarism.
It is a separate theological debate.
Do not throw every accusation into one emotional basket.
Plagiarism claims are one issue.
Health reform claims are another issue.
Paradise Lost claims are another issue.
Baptismal vow claims are another issue.
Daniel 8:14 and the sanctuary doctrine are another issue.
Each must be tested separately.
“Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.”
— Daniel 8:14 KJV
A question is not the same as a refutation.
A debate is not automatically defeat.
A critic’s confidence is not the same as biblical proof.
The sanctuary truth must be studied from Scripture:
Daniel
Hebrews
Revelation
the Day of Atonement
Christ’s priestly ministry
judgment
cleansing of the sanctuary
DO NOT DISMISS A BIBLE DOCTRINE BECAUSE ONE SCHOLAR CHALLENGED IT. STUDY IT. TEST IT. PROVE IT BY THE WORD.
6. THE ACCUSATION: “HER WRITINGS WERE EDITED, SO THEY CANNOT BE INSPIRED.”
Some say editing proves Ellen White’s writings were not inspired.
THE DEFENSE: EDITING DOES NOT DESTROY INSPIRATION.
If editing proved a message was uninspired, then parts of Scripture itself would be questioned.
The Bible shows inspired writings being written, copied, arranged, preserved, and even rewritten.
“Then took Jeremiah another roll… who wrote therein… all the words of the book…”
— Jeremiah 36:32 KJV
Jeremiah’s scroll was rewritten after being destroyed.
Luke arranged testimony.
Chronicles used records.
Psalms were collected.
Proverbs were gathered.
Yet we still recognize Scripture as inspired.
Editing grammar, improving clarity, arranging material, preparing manuscripts, or correcting expression does not automatically prove fraud.
A SWORD MAY BE POLISHED WITHOUT CHANGING THE METAL.
A MESSAGE MAY BE EDITED FOR CLARITY WITHOUT LOSING DIVINE PURPOSE.
The real issue is not whether human hands helped prepare the writings.
The real issue is:
Did the message remain faithful to Scripture?
Did it exalt Christ?
Did it rebuke sin?
Did it lead to holiness, obedience, and preparation for Jesus?
If yes, then editing is not proof against inspiration.
It only proves that God uses human instruments.
7. THE ACCUSATION: “IF GOD INSPIRED HER, WHY USE WORDS FROM OTHER CHRISTIANS?”
Some think inspiration means every word must be mechanically dictated from heaven.
THE DEFENSE: INSPIRATION IS NOT MECHANICAL DICTATION.
God does not need to erase a messenger’s reading, vocabulary, memory, or research to inspire a message.
The pen is human.
The burden is divine.
The language may be gathered.
The message must be tested.
The Bible test is not whether every word is mechanically dictated.
The Bible test is:
Does it agree with Scripture?
Does it exalt Christ?
Does it rebuke sin?
Does it produce holy fruit?
Does it lead souls to God?
Ellen White called her writings a “lesser light” to lead people to the “greater light.”
That is not replacing Scripture.
That is pointing people back to Scripture.
THE GREATER LIGHT IS THE BIBLE.
THE LESSER LIGHT MUST NEVER ECLIPSE IT. BUT IF GOD SENDS LIGHT, WE MUST NOT DESPISE IT.
8. THE ACCUSATION: “HER WRITINGS ADD TO THE BIBLE.”
Some say accepting the prophetic gift means adding another Bible.
THE DEFENSE: THE PROPHETIC GIFT DOES NOT REPLACE SCRIPTURE—IT MUST BE TESTED BY SCRIPTURE.
The Bible never teaches that the Holy Spirit would stop guiding through the gift of prophecy after the apostles.
“Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:20–21 KJV
“Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…”
— Acts 2:17 KJV
“The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
— Revelation 19:10 KJV
The Bible position is balanced:
Do not worship claims.
Do not despise prophecy.
Prove all things.
Hold fast what is good.
False prophets exist.
But false prophets do not cancel the true gift.
COUNTERFEIT MONEY DOES NOT PROVE REAL MONEY DOES NOT EXIST.
IT PROVES THE REAL IS VALUABLE ENOUGH TO COUNTERFEIT.
9. THE ACCUSATION: “HER FRUIT WAS BAD.”
Jesus gave a test:
“By their fruits ye shall know them.”
— Matthew 7:20 KJV
THE DEFENSE: LOOK HONESTLY AT THE FRUIT.
What fruit came through Ellen White’s ministry?
Christ exalted
Scripture upheld
prayer encouraged
repentance urged
holiness taught
commandments of God defended
faith of Jesus lifted
health reform advanced
temperance promoted
education strengthened
publishing expanded
medical mission encouraged
global evangelism propelled
preparation for Christ’s coming emphasized
Have Adventists always lived up to this light? No.
But the failure of people to live the message does not disprove the message.
DO NOT JUDGE THE SUN BY THE BLINDNESS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO WALK IN THE LIGHT.
Beloved, do not be afraid to investigate.
But investigate with a humble heart.
Do not accept Ellen White blindly.
But do not reject her carelessly.
Do not worship the messenger.
But do not despise the message.
Do not build faith on human beings.
But do not build unbelief on accusations.
Yes, Ellen White used sources.
No, that does not automatically make her a thief.
Yes, critics found parallels.
No, that does not automatically overthrow inspiration.
Yes, health reform existed in her time.
No, that does not make the message false.
Yes, her writings were edited.
No, editing does not destroy divine guidance.
Yes, theological debates exist.
No, critics are correct merely because they are loud.
THE BIBLE IS THE STANDARD. CHRIST IS THE CENTER. TRUTH IS THE TEST. FRUIT MUST BE EXAMINED. ACCUSATIONS MUST BE PROVED.
And if her writings bring people back to Jesus, Scripture, repentance, prayer, obedience, health, mission, the sanctuary, the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus—
then let us tremble before calling darkness what may be heaven-sent light.
DO NOT WORSHIP ELLEN WHITE.
DO NOT FEAR INVESTIGATION.
DO NOT LIVE ON ACCUSATIONS.
DO NOT DESPISE PROPHECY.
TEST EVERYTHING BY THE BIBLE—AND FOLLOW TRUTH WHEREVER GOD REVEALS IT.
Let's talk about it.
"THE WHITE LIE CLAIMS" , ARE ANSWERED BY THE BIBLE, HISTORY, AND FAIR EVIDENCE.
Different Accusers. Different Claims. One Standard: Test All Things by the Word.
The accusations are loud:
“Ellen White copied.”
“Her health message was borrowed.”
“Her sanctuary teaching collapsed.”
“Her writings were edited.”
“Adventists worship Ellen White.”
But loud accusations are not proof.
A critic is not automatically correct.
A parallel is not automatically plagiarism.
A question is not automatically a refutation.
A shocking claim is not the same as truth.
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV
“To the law and to the testimony…”
— Isaiah 8:20 KJV
So let every claim be tested—not by emotion, not by prejudice, not by YouTube clips, not by rumors, but by Bible truth, fair history, honest evidence, and righteous judgment.
---
1. THE ACCUSATION: “ADVENTISTS ARE BAPTIZED INTO ELLEN WHITE.”
Some claim Adventists place Ellen White above Christ and secretly make baptism allegiance to her.
THE DEFENSE: BAPTISM IS INTO GOD—NOT INTO A HUMAN MESSENGER.
“Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
— Matthew 28:19 KJV
Let it be clear:
We do not worship Ellen White.
We do not pray to Ellen White.
We do not baptize into Ellen White.
We do not place her above Scripture.
Christ alone is Lord.
The Bible is the final test.
“The Holy Scriptures are to be accepted as an authoritative, infallible revelation of His will.”
— The Great Controversy, Introduction
THE MESSENGER IS NOT THE SAVIOUR. THE MESSAGE MUST ALWAYS BOW TO THE WORD.
2. THE ACCUSATION: “THE GREAT CONTROVERSY WAS COPIED FROM PARADISE LOST.”
Some claim the Great Controversy theme came from John Milton’s Paradise Lost.
THE DEFENSE: THE GREAT CONTROVERSY THEME DID NOT BEGIN WITH MILTON—IT BEGAN IN SCRIPTURE.
Paradise Lost was written by John Milton, first published in 1667.
But the war between Christ and Satan is not Milton’s invention.
Revelation 12:7 — war in heaven
Isaiah 14:12–14 — Lucifer’s fall
Ezekiel 28:12–17 — pride and corruption
Genesis 3:15 — conflict between the serpent and the seed
Romans 16:20 — Satan finally crushed
Milton wrote poetry from Bible themes.
Ellen White wrote prophetic-historical application from Bible themes.
THE GREAT CONTROVERSY BELONGS TO SCRIPTURE—NOT TO MILTON, NOT TO WHITE, BUT TO GOD.
To say Ellen White stole the conflict theme from Milton is like saying every preacher who preaches Calvary stole from another preacher.
THE CROSS BELONGS TO GOD. THE CONFLICT BELONGS TO THE BIBLE. THE VICTORY BELONGS TO CHRIST.
3. WALTER REA’S ACCUSATION: “ELLEN WHITE PLAGIARIZED.”
Walter Rea, in The White Lie, accused Ellen White of extensive literary borrowing and plagiarism.
THE DEFENSE: USING SOURCES IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY STEALING.
Yes, Ellen White used historical and literary sources, especially in historical books such as The Great Controversy.
But using sources does not automatically prove fraud.
Using historical records does not cancel inspiration.
A parallel is not automatically plagiarism.
The Bible itself shows inspired writers using sources:
Luke investigated and arranged existing records.
— Luke 1:1–4
Paul quoted pagan poets while preaching truth.
— Acts 17:28
Chronicles referred to earlier historical records.
— 1 Chronicles 29:29
Jude quoted known material outside the Old Testament.
— Jude 14–15
Were Luke and Paul uninspired because they used sources?
No.
Were Chronicles and Jude false because they used known material?
No.
Copyright attorney Vincent L. Ramik examined the issue and concluded:
“Ellen G. White was not a plagiarist and her works did not constitute copyright infringement/piracy.”
This does not mean she never used sources.
It means the accusation “she stole and deceived the church” is not as simple or fair as critics often present it.
LITERARY BORROWING IS A FACT. FRAUD IS AN ACCUSATION. THE TWO ARE NOT THE SAME.
“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
— John 7:24 KJV
4. RONALD NUMBERS’ ACCUSATION: “THE HEALTH MESSAGE WAS BORROWED.”
Ronald L. Numbers argued that Ellen White’s health message reflected 19th-century health reform ideas.
THE DEFENSE: TRUTH IS NOT FALSE BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE SAW PART OF IT FIRST.
Yes, health reform was already being discussed.
Names such as Sylvester Graham, James C. Jackson, and other reformers are often mentioned.
But that does not make the message false.
A compass is not fake because others discovered north.
A warning is not false because others smelled smoke.
A cure is not fake because doctors studied disease before.
The Bible already taught health stewardship:
“Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost…”
— 1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink… do all to the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV
Ellen White’s health message was not merely food advice.
It was spiritual discipline:
temperance
self-control
purity
clear minds
stronger bodies
useful service
readiness for God’s work
And when some critics claim she copied from John Harvey Kellogg, the timeline itself weakens the charge.
Kellogg was born in 1852.
Ellen White’s major health reform vision came in 1863.
Kellogg was about 11 years old.
THE TIMELINE ITSELF REBUKES THAT ACCUSATION.
The question is not whether others had fragments.
The question is whether God used the message to reform lives.
5. DESMOND FORD’S ACCUSATION: “DANIEL 8:14 AND THE SANCTUARY DOCTRINE ARE WRONG.”
Desmond Ford challenged the Adventist understanding of Daniel 8:14, the sanctuary, and the investigative judgment, especially around the 1980 Glacier View controversy.
THE DEFENSE: A SCHOLAR’S CHALLENGE IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY BIBLE TRUTH.
This issue is not plagiarism.
It is a separate theological debate.
Do not throw every accusation into one emotional basket.
Plagiarism claims are one issue.
Health reform claims are another issue.
Paradise Lost claims are another issue.
Baptismal vow claims are another issue.
Daniel 8:14 and the sanctuary doctrine are another issue.
Each must be tested separately.
“Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.”
— Daniel 8:14 KJV
A question is not the same as a refutation.
A debate is not automatically defeat.
A critic’s confidence is not the same as biblical proof.
The sanctuary truth must be studied from Scripture:
Daniel
Hebrews
Revelation
the Day of Atonement
Christ’s priestly ministry
judgment
cleansing of the sanctuary
DO NOT DISMISS A BIBLE DOCTRINE BECAUSE ONE SCHOLAR CHALLENGED IT. STUDY IT. TEST IT. PROVE IT BY THE WORD.
6. THE ACCUSATION: “HER WRITINGS WERE EDITED, SO THEY CANNOT BE INSPIRED.”
Some say editing proves Ellen White’s writings were not inspired.
THE DEFENSE: EDITING DOES NOT DESTROY INSPIRATION.
If editing proved a message was uninspired, then parts of Scripture itself would be questioned.
The Bible shows inspired writings being written, copied, arranged, preserved, and even rewritten.
“Then took Jeremiah another roll… who wrote therein… all the words of the book…”
— Jeremiah 36:32 KJV
Jeremiah’s scroll was rewritten after being destroyed.
Luke arranged testimony.
Chronicles used records.
Psalms were collected.
Proverbs were gathered.
Yet we still recognize Scripture as inspired.
Editing grammar, improving clarity, arranging material, preparing manuscripts, or correcting expression does not automatically prove fraud.
A SWORD MAY BE POLISHED WITHOUT CHANGING THE METAL.
A MESSAGE MAY BE EDITED FOR CLARITY WITHOUT LOSING DIVINE PURPOSE.
The real issue is not whether human hands helped prepare the writings.
The real issue is:
Did the message remain faithful to Scripture?
Did it exalt Christ?
Did it rebuke sin?
Did it lead to holiness, obedience, and preparation for Jesus?
If yes, then editing is not proof against inspiration.
It only proves that God uses human instruments.
7. THE ACCUSATION: “IF GOD INSPIRED HER, WHY USE WORDS FROM OTHER CHRISTIANS?”
Some think inspiration means every word must be mechanically dictated from heaven.
THE DEFENSE: INSPIRATION IS NOT MECHANICAL DICTATION.
God does not need to erase a messenger’s reading, vocabulary, memory, or research to inspire a message.
The pen is human.
The burden is divine.
The language may be gathered.
The message must be tested.
The Bible test is not whether every word is mechanically dictated.
The Bible test is:
Does it agree with Scripture?
Does it exalt Christ?
Does it rebuke sin?
Does it produce holy fruit?
Does it lead souls to God?
Ellen White called her writings a “lesser light” to lead people to the “greater light.”
That is not replacing Scripture.
That is pointing people back to Scripture.
THE GREATER LIGHT IS THE BIBLE.
THE LESSER LIGHT MUST NEVER ECLIPSE IT. BUT IF GOD SENDS LIGHT, WE MUST NOT DESPISE IT.
8. THE ACCUSATION: “HER WRITINGS ADD TO THE BIBLE.”
Some say accepting the prophetic gift means adding another Bible.
THE DEFENSE: THE PROPHETIC GIFT DOES NOT REPLACE SCRIPTURE—IT MUST BE TESTED BY SCRIPTURE.
The Bible never teaches that the Holy Spirit would stop guiding through the gift of prophecy after the apostles.
“Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:20–21 KJV
“Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…”
— Acts 2:17 KJV
“The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
— Revelation 19:10 KJV
The Bible position is balanced:
Do not worship claims.
Do not despise prophecy.
Prove all things.
Hold fast what is good.
False prophets exist.
But false prophets do not cancel the true gift.
COUNTERFEIT MONEY DOES NOT PROVE REAL MONEY DOES NOT EXIST.
IT PROVES THE REAL IS VALUABLE ENOUGH TO COUNTERFEIT.
9. THE ACCUSATION: “HER FRUIT WAS BAD.”
Jesus gave a test:
“By their fruits ye shall know them.”
— Matthew 7:20 KJV
THE DEFENSE: LOOK HONESTLY AT THE FRUIT.
What fruit came through Ellen White’s ministry?
Christ exalted
Scripture upheld
prayer encouraged
repentance urged
holiness taught
commandments of God defended
faith of Jesus lifted
health reform advanced
temperance promoted
education strengthened
publishing expanded
medical mission encouraged
global evangelism propelled
preparation for Christ’s coming emphasized
Have Adventists always lived up to this light? No.
But the failure of people to live the message does not disprove the message.
DO NOT JUDGE THE SUN BY THE BLINDNESS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO WALK IN THE LIGHT.
Beloved, do not be afraid to investigate.
But investigate with a humble heart.
Do not accept Ellen White blindly.
But do not reject her carelessly.
Do not worship the messenger.
But do not despise the message.
Do not build faith on human beings.
But do not build unbelief on accusations.
Yes, Ellen White used sources.
No, that does not automatically make her a thief.
Yes, critics found parallels.
No, that does not automatically overthrow inspiration.
Yes, health reform existed in her time.
No, that does not make the message false.
Yes, her writings were edited.
No, editing does not destroy divine guidance.
Yes, theological debates exist.
No, critics are correct merely because they are loud.
THE BIBLE IS THE STANDARD. CHRIST IS THE CENTER. TRUTH IS THE TEST. FRUIT MUST BE EXAMINED. ACCUSATIONS MUST BE PROVED.
And if her writings bring people back to Jesus, Scripture, repentance, prayer, obedience, health, mission, the sanctuary, the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus—
then let us tremble before calling darkness what may be heaven-sent light.
DO NOT WORSHIP ELLEN WHITE.
DO NOT FEAR INVESTIGATION.
DO NOT LIVE ON ACCUSATIONS.
DO NOT DESPISE PROPHECY.
TEST EVERYTHING BY THE BIBLE—AND FOLLOW TRUTH WHEREVER GOD REVEALS IT.