WHERE WILL YOU BE FOUND?
By M. C. W.
EVERY reform movement or special message that God has given the world has developed three classes. One class will believe that message, and turn to the Lord with all their heart. Another class will profess to believe, but will rush into extremes and fanaticism, and thereby bring reproach upon the work of God. A third class, and by far the larger one, in their worldly wisdom, reject the truth. The message which is going to the world to prepare a people for the coming of the Lord is no exception to this rule. The three classes will be developed. 1. There will be developed a class of which it is said, "Here is the patience of the saints; here are they that keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus." Rev. 14:12. They will be watching and waiting, hence will not be in darkness. 1 Thess. 5:4, 5. 2. There will be another class who, while professing to believe the message, fail to be sanctified thereby, and are left a prey to Satan. He will lead them into "time setting," gross error, and fanaticism, thereby bringing reproach upon the truth. 3. The third class, and, sad to say, the larger one, will reject the message. They will be the dwellers upon the earth, not the pilgrims and strangers, consequently will be taken in a snare. Luke 21:34, 35. They will be lulled to sleep by the cry of "peace and safety," and "that day" will overtake them "as a thief in the night," sudden destruction will come upon them. 1 Thess. 5:2, 3. Reader, in which class will you be found? God's word is very plain in regard to these great truths. Eternal destruction awaits the last two classes; eternal redemption the first. Are you washing your robes of character in the blood of the Lamb? Are you keeping the commandments of God? If not, why not? Where will you be found? M. C. W.