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The time in which we are living calls for constant vigilance, and
God’s ministers are to present the light on the Sabbath question. They
should warn the inhabitants of the world that Christ is soon to come
with power and great glory. The last message of warning to the world
is to lead men to see the importance that God attaches to his law. So
plainly is the truth to be presented that no transgressor, hearing it, shall
be excusable in failing to discern the importance of obedience to God’s
commands.
I am instructed to say, Gather from the Scriptures the proofs that
God has sanctified the seventh day, and let these proofs be read before
the congregation. Let those who have not heard the truth be shown
that all who turn aside from a plain “Thus saith the Lord,” must suffer
the result of their course. In all ages the Sabbath has been the test of
loyalty to God. “It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel
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forever,” the Lord declares. [
Exodus 31:17
.]
Policy in Sacred Things
The gospel is now opposed on every side. Never was the con-
federacy of evil stronger than at the present time. Spirits of evil are
combining with human agencies to war against the commandments
of God. Tradition and falsehood are exalted above the Scriptures;
reason and science above revelation; human talent above the teaching
of the Spirit; forms and ceremonies above the vital power of godliness.
Grievous sins have separated the people from God. Infidelity is fast
becoming fashionable. “We will not have this man to reign over us,”
is the language of thousands. God’s ministers must lift up the voice
like a trumpet, and show the people their transgressions. The smooth
sermons so often preached make no lasting impression. Men are not
cut to the heart, because the plain, sharp truths of the word of God are
not spoken to them.
Many of those who profess to believe the truth would say, if they
expressed their real sentiments, What need is there of speaking so
plainly? They might as well ask, Why need John the Baptist have said
to the Pharisees, “O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee
from the wrath to come?” [
Matthew 3:7
.] Why need he have provoked
the anger of Herodias by telling Herod that it was unlawful for him to
live with his brother’s wife? He lost his life by speaking so plainly.