SOCIALISM VERSUS THE BIBLE
The word of God is plain in telling us that there is no hope in earthly power. For example, in the fifth chapter of James, where it speaks of the unjust social conditions of these last days, it points out as our only hope the coming of the Lord. James 5:7. In the second of Daniel this setting up of God's kingdom is likened to a stone cut out of a mountain without hand — that is, without any human instrumentality. In the second psalm, speaking of the destruction of the present social order, it describes it under the figure of pottery smashed by an iron rod. And in the second chapter of Daniel, already referred to, it declares that this present order shall become like the chaff of the summer thrashing-floor, blown away until not a vestige of it remains. The prophecy thus plainly shows that the change will be by a cataclysm, or catastrophe, and not by a development of any process of evolution. It tells us that only the pure in heart shall enter into that government, and that there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defiles, neither whatsoever loves or makes a lie. Rev. 21:27; 22:14, 15. SOCIALISM CAN NOT STEM THE TIDE
Socialism also hopes for peace on earth — no war. But the prophecies plainly tell us that the spirit of war will increase until it concentrates in the awful battle of Armageddon, with the destruction of those who participate, when God appears to take charge of the world thus gone to wreck. THE IDEAL KINGDOM TO COME
But let our minds go forward to that ideal kingdom to be established when Jesus comes. There the earth will produce with an abundance that is not possible now under the curse of sin and transgression that rests upon it. There the righteous shall be immortal, and the body which is sown in weakness at the close of this mortal life appears there in might and power. And as there will be no extravagance and no waste, no unequal distribution of wealth, with what ease and pleasure will life be sustained! There will be no worrying about the month's rent, for there will be no renters. There will be no trouble about clothing or food, or means of transportation, for all these will be perfectly provided for. And there will be no exacting and grinding toil, and no suffering. Disappointment and unfulfilled desires can not enter there. The prospering hand of God will be upon His children, and success will crown their slightest efforts. WHAT SOCIALISM ACCOMPLISHES
The propaganda of Socialism is but stirring up the wrath of men, and embittering the masses against the classes. It but increases the unrest that is in the world, and intensifies the strife that will culminate in civil and international warfare during the closing days of this world. Truly, "in the last days perilous times shall come." 2 Tim. 3:1. And there are those whom God admonishes not to desire the day of the Lord, for it is a day of darkness. "Wo unto you that desire the day of the Lord! to what end is it for you? the day of the Lord is darkness, and not light. As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him. Shall not the day of the Lord be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?" Amos 5:18-20. But for some it will be a warning. Peter tells us to give heed to prophecy, which is as "a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts." And the watchman, when importuned, "What of the night?" cried, "The morning cometh, and also the night." It will be a morning dawn for the child of God, a night of darkness for the incorrigibly rebellious and wicked. These are the forecasts of the Bible — God's sure word. They are no rosy pictures of some impossible realization. And let us remember the admonition of that Word, that "cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm." While some may trust in chariots, and some in horses, let us trust in the Lord our God. No human confederacy, or relationship, or commonwealth, or alliance can ever hold the world together and save it from its doom. Millions at the last will be disappointed, because they have put their trust in a false hope.