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beings. They share the treasures of knowledge and understand ing gained through ages upon ages in contemplation of God’s handiwork. With undimmed vision they gaze upon the glory of creation—suns and stars and systems, all in their appointed or der circling the throne of Deity. Upon all things, from the least to the greatest, the Creator’s name is written, and in all are the riches of His power displayed. “And the years of eternity, as they roll, will bring richer and still more glorious revelations of God and of Christ. As knowl edge is progressive, so will love, reverence, and happiness in crease. The more men learn of God, the greater will be their ad miration of His character. As Jesus opens before them the rich es of redemption and the amazing achievements in the great controversy with Satan, the hearts of the ransomed thrill with more fervent devotion, and with more rapturous joy...” The Great Controversy , 677.2–678.1. Though faultless perfection marks all of God’s handiwork, it is not immune to destruction, as has been proven again and again in the history of this world. Its security depends on the perfect application of the divine laws to every exercise of pow er. The moment those principles are violated, then destructive forces are set in motion. This does not mean that there are in herent weaknesses or defects in the system, for there are none. But the structure of the balanced forces upon which human ex istence depends, must be carefully protected to ensure its pres ervation. Electricity should serve as an example here. While electricity itself is invisible, the outworking of this power is very easily seen in a hundred ways in everyday life. In order to avoid damage and loss of life, we are constantly warned not to touch it direct ly. Signs are attached to every household appliance detailing how to use it, cautioning not to immerse it in water and not to repair it without disconnecting it from the source first. Warn ings are written wherever there is danger of coming in direct contact with the mighty power of electricity. Everyone who The Protection of the Law