Worship: For Heaven’s Sake “Think about all the different inventions that the devil gives to keep us from sticking with the Bible,” says Pastor Flemons. He adds, “The word of God must be our defense. . . . If you want to know how the Sunday law is going to be brought on in the last days, just see how it was brought on back in the Dark Ages.” Then he read GC88 573.2 – 576.1, which include these statements:
“As the papacy became firmly established, the work of Sunday exaltation was continued. For a time the people engaged in agricultural labor when not attending church, and the seventh day was still regarded as the Sabbath. But steadily a change was effected. Those in holy office were forbidden to pass judgment in any civil controversy on the Sunday. Soon after, all persons, of whatever rank, were commanded to refrain from common labor, on pain of a fine for freemen, and stripes in the case of servants. Later it was decreed, that rich men should be punished with the loss of half of their estates; and finally, that if still obstinate they should be made slaves. The lower classes were to suffer perpetual banishment. {GC88 574.3}
” . . . The people questioned the right of their teachers to set aside the positive declaration of Jehovah, ‘The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God,’ in order to honor the day of the sun. To supply the lack of Bible testimony, other expedients were necessary. A zealous advocate of Sunday, who about the close of the twelfth century visited the churches of England, was resisted by faithful witnesses for the truth; and so fruitless were his efforts that he departed from the country for a season, and cast about him for some means to enforce his teachings. When he returned, the lack was supplied, and in his after-labors he met with greater success. He brought with him a roll purporting to be from God himself, which contained the needed command for Sunday observance, with awful threats to terrify the disobedient. This precious document—as base a counterfeit as the institution it supported—was said to have fallen from Heaven, and to have been found in Jerusalem, upon the altar of St. Simeon, in Golgotha. But in fact, the pontifical palace at Rome was the source whence it proceeded. Frauds and forgeries to advance the power and prosperity of the church have in all ages been esteemed lawful by the papal hierarchy.” {GC88 575.4}
[For further details, read Psalm 119:9, 11; and Ellen G. White’s 1888 edition of The Great Controversy, Chapter 35: “The Character and Aims of the Papacy,” GC88 563, specifically GC88 573.2 – 576.1 (for today). Also, listen to the recording to hear the commentary of Pastor Flemons.]
Wellness: For Health’s Sake Shelem Flemons, a doctor of biblical wellness, discussed the TORSOE’s Lung Immune Tea, which contains pau d’arco, echinacea, marshmellow, red clover, chaparral, comfrey, chickweed, St. John’s wort, nettle, and optionally, stevia. Together, these herbs build the immune system and address lung issues, as well as sinus problems. Currently, it is not on the website, but it can be ordered by phone. Just call 855-867-4600.
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TOPICS THIS WEEK – June 23 – 29
Worship Sunday – The Character and Aims of the Papacy, Pt 10; Monday – The Character and Aims of the Papacy, Pt 11; Tuesday – The Character and Aims of the Papacy, Pt 12
Wellness Sunday – You Can Reverse Arthritis; Monday – Why Some Can Eat Anything and Not Get Sick! Tuesday – Benefits of Lung Immune Tea
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Words of Encouragement
Micah 7:8, 9 When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me. (Also read Conflict and Courage for June 24, CC 182.)
1 John 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (Also read With God at Dawn for June 25, WGD 178.)