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Royalty and Ruin
The final decree against God’s remnant people will be similar
to the one Ahasuerus issued against the Jews. In the little company
keeping the Sabbath commandment, the enemies of the true church
see a Mordecai at the gate. God’s people reverence His law, and this
is a constant rebuke to those who have cast off the fear of the Lord
and are trampling on His Sabbath.
Satan will stir up resentment against the minority who refuse
to accept popular traditions. Important, famous people will join
the lawless and the low against God’s followers. Wealth, genius,
and education will combine to heap contempt on them. Persecuting
rulers, ministers, and church members will plot against them. With
voice and pen, by threats and ridicule, they will try to overthrow
the faith of God’s people. By false reports and angry appeals, they
will stir up the passions of the people. Not having a “Thus says
the Scriptures” to bring against the Bible Sabbath, they will resort
to oppressive edicts to make up for the lack. Legislators will yield
to the demand for Sunday laws. But those who fear God cannot
accept an institution that violates one of the Ten Commandments.
The last great conflict in the controversy between truth and error will
be fought on this battlefield. As in the days of Esther and Mordecai,
the Lord will give the victory to His truth and His people.
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