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Clover writes that the skeptic cannot see the evidence of a "great, supernatural Being [with] eyes blinded to spiritual things by the god of this world. His thinking is confused by the wisdom of this world, and some have their conscience seared by a hot iron." Clover writes further that the skeptic is "obstinately fighting an inner conviction that would lead to God" and instead is driven by the "desire of the flesh."<ref>''Evil Spirits'', p. 66</ref>

Clover writes that the skeptic cannot see the evidence of a "great, supernatural Being [with] eyes blinded to spiritual things by the god of this world. His thinking is confused by the wisdom of this world, and some have their conscience seared by a hot iron." Clover writes further that the skeptic is "obstinately fighting an inner conviction that would lead to God" and instead is driven by the "desire of the flesh."<ref>''Evil Spirits'', p. 66</ref>

   

   

Clover argued that "feel-good" preaching is disastrous to the souls of mankind because it "will never name sin, will never hurt feelings, [and gives] the worldly church member the feeling that all is well and brings a smug smile of approbation to the face of [[Satan]]. [Meanwhile], sin is going on a rampage. It now enjoys a freedom and popularity in our nation far beyond  the fondest dream of the lowest, incorrigible reprobate. ... <ref>''Evil Spirits'', p. 71</ref>

Clover argued that "feel-good" preaching is disastrous to the souls of mankind because it "will never name sin, will never hurt feelings, [and gives] the worldly church member the feeling that all is well and brings a smug smile of approbation to the face of [[Satan]]. [Meanwhile], sin is going on a rampage. It now enjoys a freedom and popularity in our nation far beyond  the fondest dream of the lowest, incorrigible reprobate. ..." <ref>''Evil Spirits'', p. 71</ref>

   

   

Clover asserts that a nation cannot survive on materialistic prosperity alone. The greatest danger, he determines, lies from the lack of spiritual values. "Strange as it may seem, when there is an abundance of material blessings, men seem to feel no need for God."<ref>''Evil Spirits'', p. 72</ref>   

Clover asserts that a nation cannot survive on materialistic prosperity alone. The greatest danger, he determines, lies from the lack of spiritual values. "Strange as it may seem, when there is an abundance of material blessings, men seem to feel no need for God."<ref>''Evil Spirits'', p. 72</ref>