prophecy in any sense a therapeutic tranquilizer to be used as a substitute for appropriate action in the Christian life. Sadly, some have become so enthralled with studying prophecy that they are of no earthly good to their Lord, others, and themselves. In their distorted view, things are continuing to get worse and worse, and all of this is nothing less than a sign that the coming of the Lord is near. Accordingly, the coming of the Lord becomes an excuse for avoiding meaningful involvement in the
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