"They shall falsely accuse you."

Jesus informed His followers that they would be persecuted and lied about for believing in Him. We live in a day when Satan is very happy to see millions of people ignoring the Ten Commandments and not trusting in the Bible as the true word of God. Those who have placed their trust in human error will not stand to listen to the word of God. In fact, they will develope hatred towards it and those who believe in it!

Even more sad are those who profess to be Christians and deny the moral standard of God. Many who claim to be Christians persecute those who believe in the Ten Commandments and make claims that the Ten Commandments were "nailed to the cross". They feel that those who keep the commandments of God are fanatics. "Thousands who pride themselves upon their wisdom and independence regard it as an evidence of weakness to place implicit confidence in the Bible; they think it a proof of superior talent and learning to cavil at the Scriptures and to spiritualize and explain away their most important truths." [E.G.White, GCp.583]

Please understand that it is Satan's work to destroy true Christian morality. "To deceive men, and thus lead them to transgress God's law, is the object which he has steadfastly pursued. Whether this be accomplished by casting aside the law altogether, or by rejecting one of its precepts, the result will be ultimately the same. " [E.G.White GCp.582] The war is between the "dragon" [Satan] and those "who keep the commandments of God." [Revelation 12:17]

"Already the doctrine that men are released from obedience to God's requirements has weakened the force of moral obligation and opened the floodgates of iniquity upon the world. " [E.G.White GCp.585] Look at the world, look at the shape that it is in. Truly we are living in the last days. Many true Christians will have family members turn against them with an evil hatred. This hatred is stirred in them because their pride doesn't want to make Jesus their Lord. Many want a saviour but not a Lord. They truly do not fear the Lord like they should so instead they attack the truth and those who proclaim it.

"The religious organizations of the day have refused to listen to unpopular truths plainly brought to view in the Scriptures, and in combating them they have adopted interpretations and taken positions which have sown broadcast the seeds of skepticism." [E.G.White GCp.586] Many so called "christians" of today have made idols of false doctrine. Why? They wish not to bow down to the perfect "law of liberty". "In rejecting the truth, men reject its Author. In trampling upon the law of God, they deny the authority of the Law-giver. It is as easy to make an idol of false doctrines and theories as to fashion an idol of wood or stone. By misrepresenting the attributes of God, Satan leads men to conceive of Him in a false character. With many, a philosophical idol is enthroned in the place of Jehovah; while the living God, as He is revealed in His word, in Christ, and in the works of creation, is worshiped by but few. Thousands deify nature while they deny the God of nature. Though in a different form, idolatry exists in the Christian world today as verily as it existed among ancient Israel in the days of Elijah. The god of many professedly wise men, of philosophers, poets, politicians, journalists--the god of polished fashionable circles, of many colleges and universities, even of some theological institutions--is little better than Baal, the sun-god of Phoenicia. " [E.W.White GCp.583]

I have received letters and testimonies from some who have gained from "The Adventist Way of Life" ministry. They have informed me that when they started keeping the true 7th day Sabbath of the Lord their families began to attack them verbaly. The fighting escalated into false accusations and hatred toward the Sabbath keeping family member. It is because the false Christians wish to loose themselves from the binding claims of God's Holy Law. "And as the claims of the fourth commandment are urged upon the people, it is found that the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath is enjoined; and as the only way to free themselves from a duty which they are unwilling to perform, many popular teachers declare that the law of God is no longer binding." [E.W.White GCp.587]

"The line of distinction between professed Christians and the ungodly is now hardly distinguishable." [E.G.White GCp.588] True Christians will be "the light of the world". They begin to stand out as a "sore thumb" more and more as we approach the end. False teachings of Christendom will become a cloak for fake Christians to hide behind as they persecute the true Sabbath keepers. "As the teachings of spiritualism are accepted by the churches, the restraint imposed upon the carnal heart is removed, and the profession of religion will become a cloak to conceal the basest iniquity. A belief in spiritual manifestations opens the door to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils, and thus the influence of evil angels will be felt in the churches." [E.G.White GCp.603,604]

"Blinded by Satan, the parent will exercise harshness and severity toward the believing child;" [E.G.White GCp.608] Jesus our Lord informed us: "And a man's foes shall be they of his own household." [Matthew 10:36] "Affection will be alienated; children will be disinherited and driven from home. The words of Paul will be literally fulfilled: "All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." 2 Timothy 3:12. " [E.G.White GCp.608]

Ex-Seventh Day Adventist Christians will be some of our worst enemies. " Men of talent and pleasing address, who once rejoiced in the truth, employ their powers to deceive and mislead souls. They become the most bitter enemies of their former brethren. When Sabbathkeepers are brought before the courts to answer for their faith, these apostates are the most efficient agents of Satan to misrepresent and accuse them, and by false reports and insinuations to stir up the rulers against them. " [E.G.White GCp.608]

I, Eric W. King, encourage all true Christians to not give up! Hang in there. Times will get difficult but God is on our side! "Christ's ambassadors have nothing to do with consequences. They must perform their duty and leave results with God." [E.G.White GCp609-610]

Compiled and written by Eric W. King [March 18,2008]

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