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The Faithful Ones will not Fail, January 20
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the
commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
Revelation 14:12
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We have need now for more than human wisdom in reading and search-
ing the Scriptures; and if we come to God’s Word with humble hearts, He
will raise up a standard for us against the lawless element.
It is difficult to hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm unto the
end; and the difficulty increases when there are hidden influences constantly
at work to bring in another spirit, a counterworking element, on Satan’s side
of the question. In the absence of persecution, there have drifted into our
ranks some who appear sound, and their Christianity unquestionable, but
who, if persecution should arise, would go out from us. In the crisis, they
would see force in specious reasoning that has had an influence on their
minds. Satan has prepared various snares to meet varied minds. When the
law of God is made void the church will be sifted by fiery trials, and a larger
proportion than we now anticipate, will give heed to seducing spirits and
doctrines of devils. Instead of being strengthened when brought into strait
places, many prove that they are not living branches of the True Vine....
But when the world makes void the law of God, what will be the effect
upon the truly obedient and righteous? Will they be carried away by the
strong current of evil? Because so many rank themselves under the banner
of the prince of darkness, will God’s commandment-keeping people swerve
from their allegiance? Never! Not one who is abiding in Christ will
fail or fall. His followers will bow in obedience to a higher authority
than that of any earthly potentate. While the contempt placed upon God’s
commandments leads many to suppress the truth and show less reverence for
it, the faithful ones will with greater earnestness hold aloft its distinguishing
truths. We are not left to our own direction.... We should consult His Word
with humble hearts, ask His counsel, and give up our will to His. We can
do nothing without God.
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