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The Bible provides clear warnings regarding the prevalence of conflict as a sign of the approaching end of history. These prophetic warnings, originally spoken by Christ on the Mount of Olives, describe a world in constant agitation where nation rises against nation and kingdom against kingdom (PK 536.4). While these predictions saw a partial fulfillment during the tumultuous events leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem, they carry a much more direct and significant application for those living in the final days of earth's history (HM November 1, 1893, par. 12). The current state of global affairs, characterized by "wars and rumors of wars," serves as a solemn indicator that we are standing on the threshold of monumental events (Ev 194.1).

These international troubles are not expected to cease; rather, the world is increasingly stirred by a spirit of war that will continue to intensify until the second coming of Christ (PH120 11.2). Such developments are identified as the "beginning of sorrows," signaling that the time of trouble is very near at hand (T33 281.1). Historically, the spread of Bible truth has often been met with violent opposition from powers seeking to maintain control through force. In past centuries, the "sword of persecution" was unsheathed by those who feared that the liberty and enlightenment brought by the Gospel would undermine their political and religious' despotism (GC88 277.2).

This history demonstrates that the conflict between truth and error often manifests in physical strife and social upheaval. In the face of these warnings, the primary defense for the believer is not found in physical weapons, but in spiritual preparation. True power and sustenance during times of peril are found in the Word of God, which provides the necessary zeal, confidence, and love to endure (GC 361.2). There is a pressing call for those who understand these Bible truths to shake off spiritual lethargy and warn a perishing world, recognizing that the light they have received brings a responsibility to act as faithful stewards (6MR 201.1).

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