Conclusions

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In drawing this little volume to a close, we believe we have answered these comments and questions from Scripture. We trust that our readers have seen that we have tried to provide the answers in the spirit of Christ.
We realize that there will always be opposition to the truth. In the face of such opposition, J. N. Darby said that he would rather be the object of such attacks rather than the author of them. We echo the same. And why? It is not merely that we prefer the “Brethren view” to other views, but that we fear God. There is such a thing as the governmental dealings of God with His people (1 Peter 1:16-1716Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: (1 Peter 1:16‑17)). He will have something to say to those who attack the truth—especially those who are older and have acted as old prophets of Bethel (1 Kings 1316And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place: 17For it was said to me by the word of the Lord, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest. (1 Kings 13:16‑17)).
In times of defection among the Lord’s people, Paul said, “I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge” (2 Tim. 4:1616At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. (2 Timothy 4:16)). Similarly, we do not want to see the Lord’s hand in governmental judgment on anybody. Instead, we pray that “God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil” (2 Tim. 2:25-2625In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. (2 Timothy 2:25‑26)). May God give us the grace to walk in the truth.