2nd Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
A thorough, and systematic study of the Bible, with the intention to obey that which is studied, is very important, because the sealing work is two pronged in nature, meaning that persons must be practicing righteousness on an ongoing basis, through the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. But the sealing work is also intellectual in nature, for we would have to be so rooted, and grounded in the truth and in Christ, that we would not be shaken by the undeniable evidences of our five senses, when the miracle-working power of demons overspreads the land.
But, for us to wait until some general threat to the Remnant people of God becomes a reality, to then huddle together in fear, will demonstrate that we have not learned our lessons well. Hence the reason why the servant of God cautions us to study carefully in the book of Acts, that which the early believers went through, because many of the same things are scheduled to be repeated when the Latter Rain begins to gain momentum.
[The Great Controversy pp 490] There must be deep, faithful searching of heart. The light, frivolous spirit indulged by so many of professed Christians must be put away. There is earnest warfare before all who would subdue the evil tendencies that strive for the mastery. The work of preparation is an individual work. We are not saved in groups. The purity and devotion of one will not offset the want of these qualities in another.
Ezekiel 14:20 Though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!