hi , Michael , thank you for this article , which is truly based on the Word of God . many of our brothers and sisters are in for a rude awakening if they live to see the antichrist rule . the fact that many are willing to believe that somehow they will escape through "righteous living" tells us that something is rotten in today's "churchianity" . first of all , truly righteous people , who know who enabled them to gain this righteousness , consider themselves honored by suffering for Christ's sake .
this attitude clearly indicates , on the other hand , how selfish most us have become : the Lord Jesus Himself said that the greatest commandment was to love our God with all our might and heart ; but i am afraid many are "lovers of themselves" instead , taking all steps they deem necessary to avoid suffering and pain and still manage to get the supreme "candy" : go to heaven and have fun , flying around with the angels! let us remember the words of the Lord Himself :"in this world , you will have tribulation , but take heart , for I have overcome the world " . this is what the Lord expects of us , to stand on His Word and to rely on His strength to have His commandments come to life in our daily lives , no matter what situation we may find ourselves in .