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Then Shall the Sanctuary Be Cleansed - Donald K. Short

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meat belongeth to <strong>the</strong>m that are of full age, even<br />

those who by reason of use have <strong>the</strong>ir senses<br />

exercised to discern both good and evil" (Hebrews<br />

5:12-14). And <strong>the</strong> epistle goes on to say we need to<br />

leave <strong>the</strong> elementary teachings about Christ and<br />

grow to maturity not laying over and over <strong>the</strong><br />

foundation of repentance from sins that lead to<br />

death (Hebrews 6:1).<br />

There is no stronger meat in all God's Word<br />

than <strong>the</strong> three angels' messages. Only mature<br />

people who have been weaned will have eyes<br />

strong enough to endure its full glory. Those who<br />

choose to remain children feeding on milk will be<br />

<strong>the</strong> ones to "drink of <strong>the</strong> wine of <strong>the</strong> wrath of God"<br />

and <strong>the</strong>y will not be able to abide "in <strong>the</strong> presence<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Lamb" (Revelation 14:6-12).<br />

The Lord Jesus tried to explain this terrible<br />

truth as He portrayed events coming "at <strong>the</strong> time of<br />

<strong>the</strong> end." When He said " woe unto <strong>the</strong>m that are<br />

with child, and to <strong>the</strong>m that give suck in those<br />

days," was He laying a burden on those who<br />

happened to be pregnant (Mat<strong>the</strong>w 24:19, 20)?<br />

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