Chapter Three/ Things That Must Shortly Take Place

 You should be deeply concerned about world events today. Why so? Because this world cannot escape God's execution of judgment. But you can escape. You can do this by making yourself "no part of the world" that is doomed to destruction.  This does not mean adopting to an austere, monastic way of life. It means that while enjoying a wholesome meaningful life, you separate yourself from political corruption, from greedy commercialism, and from God-dishonoring religion, as well as from violent and immoral behavior. At the same time, you must follow God's high standards of conduct and seek to do his will. (John 17:14-16; Zephaniah 2:2, 3; Revelation 21:8) The Bible book of Revelation shows how important it is for you to apply yourself in these respects, making changes as necessary in your way of life. 

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