Revelation 14:And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. 5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
The 144,000 would be required by God to stand firm for the right, to deliver the unvarnished truth, and God will strengthen them to tow the line, in spite of them being hedged in with difficulties, scorn and threats on every side. Unlike Aaron, those that are chosen are not to be concerned with consequences or the fallout that will certainly result. Instead, they must give the trumpet a certain sound so that all who so desire may find refuge in Christ by keeping all of His commandments, before the final verdict is delivered.
And therefore, there’s only one question remaining to be answered by each person individually: Who Is on The Lord’s side? Those among us who have been entrusted with the present truth for our time, and have been taught the issues pertaining to this generation are called to preach a plain “Thus saith The Lord”. When preparing sermons for the people, we need to be very careful lest the Aaron syndrome taint our presentations.
The desire to please, to palliate, to soothe, or to be funny, must not cause any preacher elder, or deacon to water down the truth, even if family members or friends may have their toes stepped on. While it’s true that every sermon must be given in love, the content must not be altered, just because it may potentially rub some persons the wrong way. It is the fear of ruffling any feathers that has turned too many would be preachers into soothe- sayers, a syndrome which has already infected the remnant church of God to a large extent.
Isaiah 30:9 This is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the Lord: 10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!