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E NTERING INTO G OD ’ S S ABBATH R EST

The above and many more examples which they have studied, will show the believers the necessity of adhering strictly to the principle that the Almighty alone must be their Problem Solver, Plan Maker and Burden Bearer. The true achievement of God’s work is not measured by the numbers, financial power, and glob al penetration of the church, nor can it be assumed that His cause is being advanced simply because of a commission given to the movement at its inception. Those people who truly have learned these lessons will be blessed by seeing it brought to a very speedy conclusion. Through a deep study of the Sabbath-rest principles the true church will understand the real nature of the issues being fought out in the final struggle in which they are personally in volved. They will see that Satan has pushed the world into a desperate situation, in response to which people will unite in a frantic effort to devise solutions to the existing problems. Every one will feel compelled to join in these schemes to ensure their success, but God’s true children will find it impossible to support a program which they know is based on human plan making and in consequence can only bring the world to final ruin. Therefore, in the Holy Spirit’s almighty power, the church will protest this course of action. So powerfully will they present the arguments supporting the principles of entering into God’s Sab bath rest, that tremendous inroads will be made into Satan’s cause. Multitudes will cast in their lot with God’s people, includ ing influential leaders and ministers. But the enemy will not give up the struggle. When things are at their very worst, Satan will fight the hardest. Having re ceived the full support of the civil authorities, the churches un der his direct command will enforce the buy and sell decree (see Revelation 13:17), and eventually the death decree (see Revela tion 13:15). Under this increasing pressure, the majority of those who have taken their stand for the truth will bow to the powers that be, and a massive shaking will thin the ranks of those on the Lord’s side. Victory at Last