The Final Conflict Between Good and Evil. Part [17] 05/17/2024 (Evening thought)

Genesis 39:7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. 8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master knows not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand.

[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 217] Joseph's faith and integrity were to be tested by fiery trials. His master's wife endeavored to entice the young man to transgress the law of God. Heretofore he had remained untainted by the corruption teeming in that heathen land; but this temptation, so sudden, so strong, so seductive—how should it be met? Joseph knew well what would be the consequence of resistance.

On the one hand were concealment, favor, and rewards; on the other, disgrace, imprisonment, perhaps death. His whole future life depended upon the decision of the moment. Would principle triumph? Would Joseph still be true to God? With inexpressible anxiety, angels looked upon the scene.

Joseph's answer reveals the power of religious principle. He would not betray the confidence of his master on earth, and, whatever the consequences, he would be true to his Master in heaven. Under the inspecting eye of God and holy angels many take liberties of which they would not be guilty in the presence of their fellow men, but Joseph's first thought was of God. “How ... can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” he said.

Genesis 39:9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back anything from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

The Final Conflict Between Good and Evil. Part [16] 05/16/2024 (Morning thought)

Genesis 26:4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; 5 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

All of this took place long before Sinai, and thus, it becomes clear from the Scriptures that not only was the law given to all of humanity, but there were and are still valid. Therefore, the final conflict between good and evil will be settled in the valley of decision as everyone on planet earth will have to make a choice, between allegiance to God, or allegiance to the serpent.

Persons are to understand current world events in this larger context, for it is the serpent’s plan to try to wipe the knowledge of God from the face of the earth so as to make his rule universal. Our Sunday- keeping brethren and friends are to understand the issues in clear distinct lines, so that their decisions in favor of the truth can be made.

Therefore, when we hear those statements such as Christianity is being attacked, when we see the rise of Christian nationalism, and when we hear clamors for America to return back to God, we may know for certain that there will be a very severe final conflict between the Biblical form of worship which includes the 7th day Sabbath, and the alternative form which includes Sunday worship.

1st John 3:4 Whosoever commits sin transgresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!