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James 3
1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. 7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: 8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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As we are living in the very last of earth's final events the time is short. I hope everyone will gain an understanding of the Latter Rain and The Loud Cry by watching these videos.
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Jeremiah 4
1 If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the LORD, return unto me: and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove. 2 And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory. 3 For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
4 Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. 5 Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities.6 Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.
7 The lion is come up from his thicket, and the destroyer of the Gentiles is on his way; he is gone forth from his place to make thy land desolate; and thy cities shall be laid waste, without an inhabitant. 8 For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us. 9 And it shall come to pass at that day, saith the LORD, that the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall wonder.
10 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul. 11 At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse, 12 Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them.
13 Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled. 14 O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? 15 For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim. 16 Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, that watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.
17 As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD. 18 Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart. 19 My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.
20 Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment. 21 How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet? 22 For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
23 I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light. 24 I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly. 25 I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled. 26 I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his fierce anger.
27 For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end. 28 For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black; because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it. 29 The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.
30 And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life.31 For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.
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This article was taken from journal of the Seventh-day Adventists - March 2009 issue. p:14-15. All rights reserved to Eve Harper the original author.
The growth of God’s work in China
“Tell me more,” Meifen* instead of her neighbour Zhu. “I need to know more.” Zhu’s answer was emphatic, “No, no, not now. I have to go. "I’ll come back tomorrow and tell you more.”
Zhu was nervous discussing Bible verses of hope and encouragement at her friend’s house. In China some 40 years ago law did not allow her to talk about God or share the gospel. She and Meifen were good friends, but if anyone—including neighbours or even children—reported what she was doing, there would be trouble for everyone involved, and probably punishment for Zhu. She was afraid, yet she knew she was doing the right thing.
It Started With a Dream
After finding Meifen sick one day, Zhu visited her friend frequently to help her during illness. Then one night Zhu had a dream that troubled her because of its vividness and urgency. She felt it held personal meaning for her. She told her husband about the dream and asked him to help her interpret it.
“I dreamed I was home and that I had one seed,” Zhu told her husband. “Then a very real voice told me that I should go to my neighbour Meifen’s house and plant this seed in her front yard. Then Meifen and I took care of it and watered it, and in time it grew to be a thin, small tree. The tree grew and had a large trunk and many, many branches that spread out and up, until it was a massive tree with thousands of leaves. Then the dream ended and I woke up.
“It was not like other dreams,” she added. “I’m sure there is a meaning and that I must do something.”
Zhu and her husband discussed and prayed about the dream. Her husband concluded, “The only seed we have is the knowledge of the good news of eternal life found in the gospel message. I think God wants you to go and take it to your neighbour.
“I know it’s dangerous,” he admitted, “but God is giving you instruction to go to your friend’s house and share the only seed you and I have, which is the gospel of Jesus and eternal salvation. You need to do God’s will regardless of the consequences. You are a follower of Christ, and you must follow His instructions.”
Zhu agreed with the interpretation of the dream and decided that the one seed would be one Bible verse and its meaning. With each visit to her friend’s house she would tell Meifen one Bible verse of hope and courage—no more.
Day after day Zhu visited Meifen waited for her husband to come home from work to share with him the new verse of knowledge and its meaning.
Eventually, Meifen and her family were baptized, and the two families formed a house church. They met for Sabbath worship every Saturday. Others saw the joy and peace in their friend’s lives and chose to join the believers—and more house churches were formed. These believers had sons and daughters who were studious and hardworking, but they could not continue their formal education because freedom of conscience had not been extended to students who kept the Sabbath. Led by their thirst for more knowledge, they dedicated themselves fully to the study of the Scriptures.
Passing on the Flame
The house church families felt privileged to own a Bible, but excitement mounted when they began to discover books owned by various members written by spiritual writer and speaker Ellen White (1827 – 1915). White, an American, had travelled in Europe as a speaker and later lived in Australia. Her books have been translated into numerous languages, including Chinese, and reading some of these books encouraged the new believers and taught them how to live more spiritual and healthful lives. Meifen’s children, who were then in their teens, borrowed some of White’s books from others and copied them by hand, word for word, on paper hand-sewn to form a book.
Soon many more people joined the family of believers. Then children of both Zhu and Meifen became teachers of the Scriptures and leaders in the growing church. From Ellen White’s books they learned how to plan and organize, how to be healthier and happier, and how to work wisely for the good of the neighbourhood.
The seed had been planted, and it had grown into a solid trunk that was beginning to have branches.
Fast-forward
Now fast-forward to today in one of the largest cities in north-eastern China. It is a growing industrial city of 7.3 million that is spreading out and enjoying stability, prosperity, and freedom of worship. Its citizens who believe in God and keep the Sabbath holy enter a large, beautiful church building there each Saturday and worship the God of heaven.
In this congregation believers begin arriving for prayers as early as 5:00a.m., when the morning sunlight bathes the spire, clock, and cross of this huge gleaming church. Once inside, the first impression is of being in an outdoor cathedral, as the light streams in through the glass ceiling four stories above. the members come prepared to study and learn with Bibles, notebooks, pens, pencils, and other materials. They sit at pews designed for study with writing ledges. In front of each member, attached to the pew, is a hook on which to hang their sack lunch, which they eat with friends between the morning and afternoon church activities.
The first congregational Bible study starts at 7:00 a.m., followed by additional Bible studies at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00. By the time the 11:00 a.m. worship hour arrives, more than 4,000 people have assembled to praise God in prayer, worship, and song.
Worshippers say they are grateful to have a church facility in which to assemble freely. They add that they don’t forget to pray for those who do not have freedom to worship as they choose.
The Seed Became a Tree
Zhu and Meifen continue to worship here in this church, which represents the trunk of the seed planted some 40 years ago. It is a huge tree of faith with many, many branches and countless leaves. seeds of it are spreading, and the joys of a pure life are being planted.
The shared dream has become a reality.
*The names in this article are pseudonyms.
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Hebrews 11
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: 10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. 11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. 16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure. 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. 23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. 28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. 31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. 32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; 38(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. 39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: 40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
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