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E NTERING INTO G OD ’ S S ABBATH R EST

miracle of a resurrection and the absolute confirmation that Christ was indeed the Son of the living God (see John 11:43–45). The disciples assumed that their dedication to building the Messiah’s kingdom, and the considerable sacrifices they had made, qualified them to be decision makers in the movement— a mistake made by church leaders and its members from the be ginning of the great controversy. But when we consider the dis astrous consequences that would have accrued if any concession had been made to their plans, how Christ’s mission would have failed and all would have been lost, we will lose all faith in hu man plan makers and rest instead in Jehovah. When such les sons are learned, the work can be speedily brought to its end. “To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations.” Revelation 2:26. To be a true overcomer includes gaining total victory over any disposition to take God’s place. This is what it means to come out of Babylon and partake not of her sins (see Revelation 18:1–4). Those who are thus delivered are the ones who will then enjoy complete success during their earthly sojourn, and who will walk the streets of gold.

To be a true overcomer includes gaining total victory over any disposition to take God’s place.