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Defenders of the Faith, September 19
Ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered
unto the saints.
Jude 1:3
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Crime of every type is increasing in the world, and the earth is defiled
under the inhabitants thereof. The eternal plans of God are about to be
fulfilled, and the end of all things is at hand. This is a time when those
who have a knowledge of the truth of God should be ranging themselves
on the side of the blood-stained banner of Prince Emmanuel. They should
stand forth as defenders of the faith delivered to the saints. They should
make manifest to the world what it is to keep the commandments of God
and have the faith of Jesus. They should let their light shine forth in clear,
strong rays upon the pathway of those who walk in darkness. The soldiers
of Christ should stand shoulder to shoulder, loyal to truth, vindicators of
the law of Jehovah.
Those who depart from the plain precepts of God, will support error,
and be ranged against the soldiers of Christ. They will make manifest who
is their leader by the course they will pursue in opposing the truth of God,
and in enforcing error on the conscience by oppressive measures. It is now
time to take a decided stand on the side of truth; and as God has given
to every one his measure of influence, he should exert it to the glory of
God and for the good of his associates. Not one of the faithful stewards of
Christ will be idle in such a time as this, or will be content to live simply
for self. Those who are in communion with Christ will realize that there
are souls on every side who may be benefited by their help, example, and
influence. They will realize that they may be agents through whom Jesus
will work to save those for whom He died. This should be the experience
of all who profess to believe the third angel’s message. Young and old
should have a rich, joyful, abundant experience in the religion of Christ
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The Youth’s Instructor, June 29, 1893
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