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| The Great Prostitute and Armageddon by Larry W. Wilson
Larry Wilson wrote this article back in 2005. One of the subheadings, Loving Truth Matters Most, caught my attention because even in the Christian church many are not lovers of truth, allow compromise but need to hear teaching that challenges them to honor the Lord above everything. These 4 paragraphs are from below this subheading. Click on the link above to read the whole article. The first and greatest commandment is that we are to love the Lord our God with all of our heart, mind and soul. (Matthew 22:37) Is there a difference between loving God and loving religion? Although most of the world does not see any difference between the teachings of their religion and the will of God, there is one critical element that keeps God and religion separate: truth. Man’s understanding of truth is ever advancing and the issue that matters most to God is our response to advancing truth. God is totally honest and He demands the same from His children. (1 Chronicles 29:17; Matthew 5:8) God looks in our hearts and sees our commitment to honesty. He knows if we are pure in heart. He knows if we are scrupulous about being honest. God hates dishonesty, and He detests hypocrites pretending to be honest but are liars and thieves. (Proverbs 6:16–19; Matthew 23) You may be wondering what our conduct toward others and our honesty have to do with the great prostitute and the battle of Armageddon. Actually, a great deal. The great prostitute in Revelation 17 represents a great multitude of selfish and dishonest people who will unite with the devil to save their lives. The honest in heart will not compromise and will not go along with the devil’s schemes. As a result, the honest in heart will be torn between loving their own lives and their love for truth. (John 12:25) Honesty opens the door to eternal life. When a sinner honestly confesses sin and becomes willing to go, to be and to do all that God requires, the sinner receives an assurance of salvation because Jesus has paid the price for sin. Salvation begins with honesty. Honesty is an attitude about life, and truth and our honesty determine the nature of our relationship with God. |
Scripture Thought for the Day |
| So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. – 1 Peter 5:6-9 |
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