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The European Union in Prophecy
providence, accepting every ray of light, performing every duty which may be revealed,
religion will inevitably degenerate into the observance of forms, and the spirit of vital
godliness will disappear. This truth has been repeatedly illustrated in the history of
the church. God requires of His people works of faith and obedience corresponding to
the blessings and privileges bestowed. Obedience requires a sacrifice and involves a
cross; and this is why so many of the professed followers of Christ refused to receive
the light from heaven, and, like the Jews of old, knew not the time of their visitation.
Luke 19:44. Because of their pride and unbelief the Lord passed them by and revealed
His truth to those who, like the shepherds of Bethlehem and the Eastern Magi, had
given heed to all the light they had received.
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