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For Such a Time as This!, November 1
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall
there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another
place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who
knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as
this?
Esther 4:14
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Whoever sees the repulsive character of sin, and in strength from
above resists temptation, will assuredly arouse the wrath of Satan.
The same spirit that in ages past led men to persecute the true church,
will in the future lead to the pursuance of a similar course toward those
who maintain their loyalty to God....
The decree that will finally go forth against the remnant people of
God will be very similar to that issued by Ahasuerus against the Jews.
Today the enemies of the true church see in the little company keeping
the Sabbath commandment, a Mordecai at the gate....
Satan will arouse indignation against the minority who refuse to
accept popular customs and traditions.... Persecuting rulers, ministers,
and church members will conspire against them. With voice and pen,
by boasts, threats, and ridicule, they will seek to overthrow their faith....
Not having a “Thus saith the Scriptures” to bring against the advocates
of the Bible Sabbath, they will resort to oppressive enactments to supply
the lack. To secure popularity and patronage, legislators will yield to
the demand for Sunday laws. But those who fear God cannot accept an
institution that violates a precept of the Decalogue. On this battlefield
will be fought the last great conflict in the controversy between truth
and error.
The words of Mordecai to Esther may apply to the men and youth of
today: “Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a
time as this?”
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