the doctrines and, more importantly,
hold true to living by them from the
heart, we will have the best “insurance”
we can get. When we live by the
teachings of the Word in integrity,
the Lord’s goodness and truth will be
among us – He will be among us.
We can be sure that the world will
hate us because it hates the Lord, but
we can also be sure the Lord protects
what is good and true, including using
“the earth” to do so. “The earth” will
be able to recognize that goodness and
truth, and see something innocent to
protect.
If we are two-faced and merely
talk about supporting the Lord’s law in
some areas while we are lax about the ways in which we actually obey his laws
in other areas, that innocence won’t appear clearly and “the earth” probably
won’t rally to our assistance. Thus, living by the doctrine we have from the
Word is essential, and it is implied where the Lord foretells that the earth will
help the woman. (See Apocalypse Revealed 564)
When we feel alone and helpless, scared and persecuted, we should know
that we can count on the Lord when our hearts are with the Lord, and our
effort is to live by the teachings of His revelation. He will rally many to our
cause when His cause is our cause.
In the end, the Lord is
the One who protects
the Church. If we hold
true to the doctrines
and, more importantly,
hold true to living by
them from the heart,
we will have the best
“insurance” we can get.
The Rev. Kenneth J. Alden is pastor of the Boynton Beach New
Church in Florida and visiting pastor to Bonita Springs, Florida.
He has served also in Mitchellville, Maryland, the Carmel
Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and the Colchester New
Church in England. He and his wife, Kim (Truax), live in Lake
Worth, Florida, with their family.
Contact: [email protected]
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