Revelation and You-Continued

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The anointed remnant today have obeyed the words of the angel.  They have not sealed up the words of the prophecy.  Why, the very first issue of Zion's Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence (July 1879)  Set out comments on numerous verses of Revelation.  As we noted in our opening chapter, the Watch Tower Society has over the years published other enlightening books on Revelation. Now we again draw the attention of all true lovers to the powerful Revelation prophecies and their fulfillment.

If people want to ignore the warnings and counsel in Revelation, well, let him do so!  "He that is doing unrighteousness, let him do unrighteousness still."  If it is their choice, those who are wallowing in  the filth of this permissive age can die in that filth.  Shortly, Jehovah's judgments will be executed to completion, starting with the destruction of Babylon the Great.  Let meek persons be diligent to heed the prophet's words: "Seek Jehovah . . . Seek righteousness, seek meekness.  Probably you may be concealed in the day of Jehovah's anger."  (Zephaniah 2:3)  As for those who are already dedicated to Jehovah, "let the righteous one do righteousness still, and let the holy ones be made holy still."  The wise know that no temporary advantage coming from sin can compare with the lasting blessings  to be enjoyed by those who pursue righteousness and holiness.  The Bible says: "Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are."  (2 Corinthians 13:5)  Based on the course you choose and stay with, you will receive your reward. -Psalm  19:9-11; 58: 10, 11.

Jehovah, the King of eternity, now addresses readers of  Revelation for the last time in the prophecy, saying:  "Look! I am coming quickly, and the reward I give is with me, to render to each one as his work is.  I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.  Happy are  those who wash their robes that the authority to go  to the trees of life may be theirs and that they may gain entrance into the city by its gates.  Outside are the dogs and those who practice spiritism and the fornicators and the murderers and the idolaters and everyone liking and carrying on a lie." -Revelation 22:12-15.

Once again, Jehovah God emphasizes his eternal sovereignty and the fact that what he first purposes he will at last perform.  He is "coming  quickly" to execute judgment and will reward those earnestly seeking him.  (Hebrews  11:6)  His standards determine who will  be rewarded and who will be rejected.  The clergy of Christendom have acted like "speechless dogs," winking at the vices   that Jehovah here describes.  (Isaiah 56:10-12; see also Deuteronomy 23:18, New World Translation Reference Bible)  Certainly, they have 'liked and carried on' lying doctrines and dogmas and have totally ignored the counsel of Jesus to the seven  congregations.  Hence, they have no share in New Jerusalem.

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From the Book of Revelation