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Chapter 55—A Firm Platform
I saw a company who stood well guarded and firm, giving no
countenance to those who would unsettle the established faith of
the body. God looked upon them with approbation. I was shown
three steps—the first, second, and third angels’ messages. Said my
accompanying angel, “Woe to him who shall move a block or stir a
pin of these messages. The true understanding of these messages is
of vital importance. The destiny of souls hangs upon the manner in
which they are received.”
I was again brought down through these messages, and saw how
dearly the people of God had purchased their experience. It had
been obtained through much suffering and severe conflict. God had
led them along step by step, until He had placed them upon a solid
immovable platform. I saw individuals approach the platform and
examine the foundation. Some with rejoicing immediately stepped
upon it. Others commenced to find fault with the foundation. They
wished improvements made, and then the platform would be more
perfect and the people much happier.
Some stepped off the platform to examine it, and declared it to
be laid wrong. But I saw that nearly all stood firm upon the platform
and exhorted those who had stepped off to cease their complaints;
for God was the Master Builder, and they were fighting against Him.
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They recounted the wonderful work of God, which had led them to
the firm platform, and in union raised their eyes to heaven and with
a loud voice glorified God. This affected some of those who had
complained and left the platform, and they with humble look again
stepped upon it.
Experience of Jews Repeated
I was pointed back to the proclamation of the first advent of
Christ. John was sent in the spirit and power of Elijah to prepare the
way for Jesus. Those who rejected the testimony of John were not
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