3. Which people does God say are especially worthy of punishment? Zephaniah 1:5-6; Mark 7:7; Ezekiel 14:7-8.
NOTE: ‘Christ has brought before us two masters, God and the world, and has plainly presented the fact that it is simply impossible for us to serve both. If our interest in, and love for, this world predominate, we shall not appreciate the things which, above all others, are worthy of our attention. The love of the world will exclude the love of God.’ Counsels for the Church, page 321.
4. How does God view those who take away from His word? Revelation 22:19.
NOTE: ‘The Bible is God’s voice speaking to us, just as surely as if we could hear it with our ears. If we realised this, with what awe we would open God’s Word and with what earnestness we would search its precepts. The reading and contemplation of the Scriptures would be regarded as an audience with the Infinite One. What book can compare with the Bible? An understanding of its teachings is essential for every child and youth, and for those of mature age; for it is the word of God, given to guide the human family to heaven.…We are living in the most solemn period of this world’s history. The destiny of earth’s teeming multitudes is about to be decided. Our own future well-being and also the salvation of other souls depend upon the course which we now pursue. We need to be guided by the Spirit of truth. Every follower of Christ should earnestly inquire: “Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?” We need to humble ourselves before the Lord, with fasting and prayer, and to meditate much upon His Word, especially upon the scenes of the judgment.’ A Call to Stand Apart, page 69.