마지막 때의 치열한 영적 전쟁과 혼란 속에서도 하나님의 백성들이 서로 사랑하고 연합해야 함을 강조하는 분석과 주석입니다. 사단과 그의 악한 세력들이 우리를 낙담시키고 좌절시키기 위해 최선을 다하고 있는 이 시기에, 우리는 결코 용기를 잃어서는 안 됩니다. 세상의 수많은 목소리와 혼란 속에서도 우리는 하나님의 전신갑주를 입고 대장 되시는 그리스도의 지휘 아래 용맹하게 싸워야 합니다. 특히 이러한 영적 전쟁의 때일수록 우리는 비겁함을 버리고 믿음으로 전진하며, 하나님의 계명과 예수 믿음을 높이 들어 올려야 합니다 (BTS March 1, 1909, par. 3). 우리는 자신을 높이거나 서로를 비난하는 무익한 대화를 그치고, 그리스도께서 가르쳐 주신 사랑의 교훈을 배워야 합니다. 마지막 환난의 때가 가까울수록 성도들은 사랑 안에서 하나가 되어야 하며, 서로를 헐뜯는 모든 문을 닫아야 합니다 (BTS December 1, 1902, par. 6). 하나님의 무한한 희생과 사랑을 묵상할 때, 우리는 자연스럽게 서로를 사랑하게 되며 원망과 불평 대신 기쁨과 용기가 가득한 간증을 나누게 됩니다 (1SAT 46.2), (BTS March 1, 1912, par. 3). 또한 우리는 영혼을 구원하기 위해 부드럽고 사랑스러운 태도로 다가가야 합니다. 마치 시든 식물에 내리는 이슬처럼 우리의 언어는 친절해야 하며, 기도로 준비된 상태에서 적절한 때에 적절한 말을 전할 기회를 찾아야 합니다 (BTS March 1, 1912, par. 4). 자신과의 싸움에서 승리하고 사단에게 틈을 주지 않으며, 모든 영향력을 그리스도의 편에 둘 때 우리는 환난 날에 도우시는 하나님의 은혜를 경험하게 될 것입니다 (BEcho December 1, 1892, par. 2). 결국 하늘과 조화를 이루는 삶은 형제들과의 화합으로 이어집니다. 우리는 사단의 사역인 비난하는 일을 멈추고, 예수님의 비할 데 없는 사랑을 이야기하며 우리 마음속에 멜로디를 만들어야 합니다 (11MR 27.1). 아주 잠시 후면 주님께서 오실 것이기에, 우리는 서로를 자신보다 낫게 여기며 사랑 안에서 행하고 일치된 모습으로 빛 가운데 걸어가야 합니다 (2SAT 19.1).
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“I ask you, is not this enough to talk about? Shall we go mourning, just as though God's wrath was about to break upon us, or shall we talk of that infinite love that has been brought to us by the infinite sacrifice of the Son of God? When you think of these things, and of the love of Jesus, you will love one another, and you cannot help it. 1SAT 46.2”
“Let us, dear husband, make melody to God in our hearts. Let us not be found accusers of our brethren, for this is the work Satan is engaged in. Let us talk of Jesus and His matchless love. I feel every day like deeply repenting before God for my hardness of heart, and because my life has not been more in accordance with the life of Christ. I weep over my own hardness of heart, my life which has not been a correct example to others. Let us bring ourselves into harmony with heaven and we will then be in harmony with our brethren and at peace among ourselves. Let us now, both of us, redeem the time. 11MR 27.1”
“Work in love. Walk in unity. Esteem others better than yourselves. Only a little moment longer, only a little moment to spare, and then it is the coming of the millennial year I see. May I behold the King in His beauty, with all His matchless charms. May we follow on in the light until we shall have an abundant entrance into the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.—Ms. 5, 1883. 2SAT 19.1”
“Let us cease the conversation that is so unprofitable, and spend our time learning lessons from the Word of God. Christ has told us that we are to be united in love. This is the lesson we are to learn. We are to close the door to all disparaging of one another and exalting of self. BTS December 1, 1902, par. 6”
“The secret of winning souls can be learned only from the Great Teacher. As the dew and the still showers fall gently on the withering plant, so our words are to fall gently and lovingly on the souls we are seeking to win. We are not to wait till opportunities come to us; we are to seek for them, keeping the heart uplifted in prayer, that God may help us to speak the right word at the right time. When an opportunity presents itself, let no excuse lead you to neglect it; for its improvement may mean the salvation of a soul from death. BTS March 1, 1912, par. 4”
“I am sure Satan with his hellish agencies, is striving his best to dishearten and discourage; but we must not be discouraged, neither must we fail. We must suffer loss and be spoken against; and have false witness borne against us, and take it patiently for Christ's sake. One thing is sure,—God is true. We may lean heavily upon Him, and we shall not become confused amid the Babel of voices. We must put the armor on, and keep it on. Then what?—Fight manfully the battles of the Lord, and having done all, stand ready for another conflict. We must keep in harmony, taking the whole armor of God. We must have increased faith and move forward, carrying this banner of truth—the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We must not think that we are the generals, but that we are under the mighty General of armies. Oh, let us pray as never before. Let us believe with heart and soul the words of John, “Behold, the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world.” It is a poor time, when in the fierce conflict, to show one particle of cowardice. We have a General who never lost a battle. Have faith in God and we shall gain the victory. BTS March 1, 1909, par. 3”
“As our people engage in earnest work for the Master, murmuring and complaints will cease. Many will be aroused from the despondency that is ruining them body and soul. As they work for others, they will have much that is helpful to speak of when they assemble to worship God. The testimonies that they bear will not be dark and gloomy, but full of joy and courage. Instead of thinking and talking about the faults of their brethren and sisters, and about their own trials, they will think and talk of the love of Christ, and will strive earnestly to become efficient workers for Him. BTS March 1, 1912, par. 3”
“We each have a battle to fight with the fallen foe. We should begin the conflict in the light of the Bible, gaining victories over self, giving no place to the evil one. We should not sin against God by indulging sinful thoughts or speaking murmuring words. We should not let the enemy control our powers in the least, but throw all the weight of our influence on the side of Christ. God has pledged his word that his grace will be sufficient for us in our greatest necessity, in our sorest distress. Appropriating this grace, Christ will be found to be a very present help in time of trouble. BEcho December 1, 1892, par. 2”
마태복음 5장 25절의 "너를 고발하는 자와 함께 길에 있을 때에 급히 사화하라"는 말씀은 영적 전쟁의 시대를 살아가는 그리스도인들에게 매우 중요한 원칙을 제시합니다. 우리는 원수와 타협하거나 논쟁하며 시간을 허비해서는 안 됩니다. 하나님의 신께서는 우리에게 원수와 협상하지 말라고 경고하시며, 마음의 묵은 땅을 갈아엎고 진리의 보습으로 가시와 엉겅퀴를 뿌리 뽑는 철저한 내적 개혁을 요구하십니다 (5T 53.4), (T31 49.4), (PH117 28.4). 사단은 끊임없이 우리 마음속에 의심과 불평의 말을 심어주려 하지만, 우리는 그러한 짐을 스스로 짊어질 필요가 없습니다. 하늘의 사자는 우리에게 사단이 주는 생각들을 붙잡지 말고, 오직 하나님의 전령으로서 주께서 분부하신 모든 것을 가르치며 영혼을 격려하고 세우는 일에 전념하라고 권고합니다 (2SAT 281.5). 우리가 서로 분리되어 갈등하는 것은 곧 그리스도와 분리되는 것이며, 이는 촛대를 옮기게 되는 원인이 됩니다. 따라서 우리는 사단이 형제들 사이에 어두운 그림자를 던지지 못하도록 "함께 연합하라(Press together)"는 하늘의 음성에 귀를 기울여야 합니다 (1888 904.5). 우리의 모든 모임과 대화에는 하늘의 증인이 계시며, 우리의 생각과 정신이 그리스도와 같은지 아니면 사단과 같은지를 살피고 계십니다 (15MR 195.3). 만약 우리가 그리스도인이라고 공언하면서도 사단의 속성을 드러내고 완고한 마음으로 권위를 남용한다면, 그것은 하나님의 사업을 방해하는 일이 됩니다 (13MR 222.2). 낙담에 굴복하지 말고, 우리를 구속하기 위해 생명을 주신 그리스도의 능력을 의지하여 사단적 대리자들을 이겨내야 합니다 (PC 122.4). 그리스도께서는 십자가의 강력한 논증으로 우리를 참소하는 자의 입을 막으시고 우리를 옹호해 주십니다 (COL 168.2).
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“The testimony borne to you by the Spirit of God is: Parley not with the enemy. Kill the thorns, or they will kill you. Break up the fallow ground of the heart. Let the work go deep and thorough. Let the plowshare of truth tear out the weeds and briers. 5T 53.4”
“The testimony borne to you by the Spirit of God is, Parley not with the enemy. Kill the thorns, or they will kill you. Break up the fallow ground of the heart. Let the work go deep and thorough. Let the plowshare of truth tear out the weeds and briers. T31 49.4”
“The testimony borne to you by the Spirit of God is, Parley not with the enemy. Kill the thorns, or they will kill you. Break up the fallow ground of the heart. Let the work go deep and thorough. Let the plowshare of truth tear out the weeds and briers. PH117 28.4”
“I was directed by a messenger from heaven not to take the burden of picking up the sayings and doubts that Satan is putting into minds. “Stand as the messenger of God anywhere, in any place,” I was bidden, “and bear the testimony I shall give you. If the Holy Spirit is not received, but rejected, all your words will be as idle tales. Be free. Bear the testimonies that the Lord Jesus has for you to bear in reproof, in rebuke, in the work of encouraging and lifting up the soul; ‘teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world’” ( Matthew 28:20 ). 2SAT 281.5”
““Again I say unto you that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of My Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.” Remember, there is a witness in every assembly, One who knows whether your thoughts are holy, kind, tender, and Christlike, or whether they are hard, unkind, and satanic. A record of your words and your spirit, and of the result of your course of action, goes up to heaven. You cannot afford to be careless and inattentive in this matter. 15MR 195.3”
“These are not the words of Sister White, but the words of the Lord, and His messenger has given them to me to give to you. God calls upon you to no longer work at cross purposes with Him. Much instruction was given in regard to men claiming to be Christian when they are revealing the attributes of Satan, counteracting in spirit, word, and action the advancement of truth, and are surely following the path where Satan is leading them. In their hardness of heart they have grasped authority which in no way belongs to them, and which they should not exercise. Saith the great Teacher, “I will overturn, overturn, overturn.” Men say in Battle Creek, “The temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord are we”’ but they are using common fire. Their hearts are not softened and subdued by the grace of God. 13MR 222.2”
“122.4 I was saying with great power: “ Isaiah 49:8-17 ; 52:5 .” (See those references). Hear and understand this matter. The time is now short. We must remember that we are not to be conquered by discouragement. No power can conquer Satanic agencies but the power of Him who gave His life to redeem man, dying in the sinner's place, that all who will may repent and be converted. Christ is the propitiation for the sins of all who repent and believe in Him as their personal Saviour. PC”
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