DAIL TEXT, From today Saturday June 19, 2021, You are not in darkness for that day to surprise you in the same way that the day would surprise some thieves (1 Thess. 5: 4)

DAIL TEXT, Today's Saturday June 19, 2021

Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021

Saturday, June 19, 2021

You are not in darkness for that day to surprise you in the same way that the day would surprise thieves (1 Thess. 5: 4).

In his warning, Paul mentions "the day of the Lord" (1 Thess. 5: 1-6). In this context, this expression refers to the period that begins with the attack on "Babylon the Great" - the collection of all the false religions of the world - and ends at Armageddon (Rev. 16:14, 16; 17: 5). Paul also tells us what we must do in order to be ready for "the day of the Lord." We must not fall asleep "as others do", but be awake and remain alert to the danger of getting mixed up in the political issues of the world and thus violating our neutrality. If we did, we could become “part of the world” (John 15:19). We know that only the Kingdom of God will bring world peace. We also want to help other people “wake up,” that is, help them to know what the Bible says will happen to this world. Once the great tribulation begins, it will be too late for them to seek Jehovah. That is why preaching is so urgent. w19.10 8 par. 3; 9 paras. 5, 6

What data show that Kingdom preaching is increasing?

Year after year, more people hear the good news of the Kingdom. Let's see how the number of Kingdom proclaimers has grown throughout the world in recent days. In 1914, there were 5,155 publishers in 43 countries. Today we are about 8,500,000 publishers in 240 countries and territories. But our work is not finished yet. We must continue to proclaim that only the Kingdom of God will solve man's problems (Ps. 145: 11-13).

Why should we continue to preach the Kingdom message?

We will continue to preach until Jehovah says that this work is finished. How much time do people have to get to know Jehovah and Jesus Christ? (John 17: 3). We do not know. What we do know is that until the great tribulation begins, everyone with “the right attitude to gain eternal life” has the opportunity to heed the good news (Acts 13:48). How will we help these people before it is too late?

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