But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof. Proverbs 1:25.  {CC 113.1}        In the night season the angel of God came to Balaam with the message, "Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed." . . .  {CC 113.2}        A second time Balaam was tested. In response to the solicitations of the ambassadors he professed great conscientiousness and integrity, assuring them that no amount of gold and silver could induce him to go contrary to the will of God. But he longed to comply with the king's request; and although the will of God had already been definitely made known to him, he urged the messengers to tarry, that he might further inquire of God; as though the Infinite One were a man, to be persuaded.  {CC 113.3}        In the night season the Lord appeared to Balaam and said, "If th ...