This is absolutely true. 📌 This is what most Christians don't know and won't accept. The devil will never come to you with something black when he knows the original is white. He would rather come to you with another shade of white that looks just like the original, making it incredibly difficult to discern without the Holy Spirit (the Lord's Spirit). This is the truth. No matter how slight the deviation, it is still deception. So, if in the days of the Apostles, I were to bring up the circumcision of the flesh—even though it was a requirement to become a Jew and relate with Jews—when we outrightly know that true circumcision is of the Spirit, haven't I deviated? **Yes, definitely**. One of the major tools the devil uses to deceive us is our mind. He puts thoughts into our heads and sometimes makes us believe they are our own. Our duty is to discern what comes from him and refuse to let it nest. As the famous saying goes, 'We cannot stop birds from flying over our heads, but we can stop them from nesting in our hair.' In other words, we cannot stop the devil from tempting us, but we can stop him from nesting. Also, deception is anything you do not know as the Lord knows it. This is a hard pill for most people to swallow because they reject the fact that the truth of God is progressive. This does not mean the Lord Jesus ceases to be our Savior, but rather that He reveals His mind and plans for every specific season (His revealed Word). This is why the path of the righteous is a light that shines brighter and brighter. For example, the Mosaic covenant—the shadow of things to come—was not untrue during the physical ministry of the Lord. In fact, the Lord came to fulfill the law. This is exactly what most scholars of that era missed, for the law itself could not fulfill God's righteousness. Our takeaway here is to learn from this and avoid making the same mistake. When we hear the word of truth, even if it sounds farfetched or foolish at first, we shouldn't be quick to speak against it. Instead, we should learn to discern with patience, silence, and humility, bound by God's Word and led by His Spirit to know whether it is the truth or not.

Isaiah 59:15-16 AMPC [15] Yes, truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. And the Lord saw it, and it displeased Him that there was no justice. [16] And He saw that there was no man and wondered that there was no intercessor [no one to intervene on behalf of truth and right]; therefore His own arm brought Him victory, and His own righteousness [having the Spirit without measure] sustained Him. [Isa. 53:11; Col. 2:9; I John 2:1, 2.] https://bible.com/bible/8/isa.59.15-16.AMPC Iniquity: Deviation from what is right Sin: Violation of divine will In a world saturated with wrongdoings, sin & iniquity, God is looking for intercessors to stand in the gap and restore order. It is not enough to shun evil because that only sets you apart however the injustice persists. More than saying no to sin, believers must embrace intercession to bring God's will on earth. God is always looking for vessels to fill, we should endeavor to make ourselves available for His glory. #OneMinuteWithGod

#DAILY LIGHT THE SPIRIT THAT MAKES YOU GO CONTRARY TO YOUR COMMISSION STATEMENT: THE TRAGEDY OF THE KINGS 🚨 ​Grace, peace, and apostolic fire to the Beloved, the Kingdom pioneers, and the uncompromising disciples of Jesus Christ! ​Hear me by the Spirit of the Living God: We are witnessing a heartbreaking epidemic in the Body of Christ today. Men and women who started in the Spirit, anointed and commissioned by God, are ending in the flesh. They have abandoned their original mandate. There is a dark, subtle, and seductive spirit unleashed from the pit of hell designed for one specific purpose: To make you violate your divine commission statement. ​Long before Israel ever had a king, God gave Moses the exact "Commissioning Blueprint" for anyone who would sit on the throne. Yet, as you read the history of the Kings of Israel and Judah, almost every single one of them violated this exact text. ​Let us open the surgical book of the Spirit. ​The Blueprint of the Throne (Deuteronomy 17:15-20) ​God knew that elevation brings intoxication. He knew that the throne is a dangerous place for an unsanctified heart. So, He laid down absolute boundaries for the King. ​"But he shall not multiply horses for himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt to multiply horses... Neither shall he multiply wives for himself, lest his heart turn away; nor shall he greatly multiply silver and gold for himself. Also it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book... that he may learn to fear the Lord his God..." — Deuteronomy 17:16-19 (NKJV) ​God warned them against three deadly multipliers and gave them one life-saving command. But the "Spirit of Deviation" attacked them all. ​The Three Traps of the Commission-Breaker ​This spirit does not attack your anointing first; it attacks your anchors. If you are called by God—as a pastor, a business leader, a mother, or an intercessor—this spirit will test you in these three areas: ​1. The Illusion of Horses (Relying on Worldly Systems): God strictly forbade the kings from multiplying horses or going back to Egypt to get them. Horses represented military might and human engineering. The spirit of deviation will tempt you to stop trusting the Holy Ghost and start trusting marketing, manipulation, and the "Egyptian" systems of the world to build your ministry or business. (Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help... Isaiah 31:1) ​2. The Snare of the Wives (Divided Affections): God warned that multiple wives would "turn the heart away." This is the spirit of unholy alliances. It is compromise. It is when you begin to romance the things of the world, adopting the culture's ideologies to remain "relevant." Your loyalty to Christ becomes diluted, and your spiritual intimacy is hijacked by strange lovers! ​3. The Idol of Silver and Gold (The Mammon Spirit): The king was not to hoard wealth. The moment your commission becomes about funding your lavish lifestyle rather than advancing the Kingdom, you have violated your mandate! The spirit of Mammon shifts your focus from saving souls to securing bags. ​The Antidote They Abandoned ​How did the kings fail? They ignored verse 18! God told the king to personally handwrite a copy of the Law and read it every single day of his life. ​The spirit that makes you go contrary to your commission statement thrives when your secret place dies. When your Bible gathers dust, when your prayer life becomes mechanical, your heart will be lifted up in pride (v. 20). You will start believing you are the master of your destiny rather than a steward of God's grace. ​Beloved, we are a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). We are kings and priests to our God. What was the original instruction God gave you? Have you drifted? Have you substituted the presence of God for the programs of Egypt? ​ A Prayer for Realignment and Surrender 🙏 ​"My Father and my God, I fall on my face before Your throne today. I repent for every area where I have deviated from my divine commission. Forgive me for trusting in the 'horses' of human strength. Forgive me for unholy alliances and for letting the pursuit of 'gold' distract me from the pursuit of Your glory. Break the spirit of pride and deviation off my life! Draw me back to the authority of Your Word. Realigh my heart, reset my focus, and re-ignite the fire of my original mandate. I surrender my crown at Your feet. Lead me, Holy Spirit. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen!" ​ If the Holy Ghost just arrested your heart and you are making a violent, radical decision to return to your original commission today, type "AMEN" in the comments as a public seal of your realignment! #THE SON OF LIGHT

THE GOSPEL EXPLOSION 💥 MOVEMENT -----GEM TURN Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. In the world we live today is the acclamation and proclamation of many so called Christians who have said that they have come to christ and that they're now in the faith of Jesus Christ, but it is a sad realization that their stance in God is called to question and needs thorough scrutiny and examination to the end that they're firm in the faith of Jesus Christ. To be a genuine Christian is to rise above the hate of this world and to be in rapport with and in the word of God, above sin sicknesses and Satan. For this purpose has God raised Jesus up that our faith be not in vain, but in great power and benefit. Just to remember that it is a personal decision to really turn and come to Jesus Christ leaving behind, burning the bridges behind and not having any such kind of entanglement with the sins you once lived in or were in bondage with. This is the first and foremost thing that we ought to possess in our lives that his coming be not defeated. In the drift amd tilt in walk in life comes the requirement and need to turn and to make amendments. In that state of the drift and tilt away from Him, there's mourning, drought and danger of the pit of Hell fire if such person dies in that state he or she would perish in the lake of Hell fire 🔥🔥🔥. But that's not the will of God for you or any, that's why he raised Jesus up from the dead as an evidence that your turning be not in deadness and futility of religion and relationship. Jesus is Alive forevermore and He is coming back again, when He comes would He find you in the drift, in the deviation from His word or would he find you devoted and disciplined in His word. Jesus is the Son of God and you need in person to believe with your heart that fact that He is, and all that He is and have he wants to seek and save that whom that was lost and give all that He is and have to such. To turn really you must come to understand from where you've fallen off grace, from where you've missed it and from the right course of His word of righteousness. Without a deep realization, there would be no definite restoration and repentance of such a person. Turn today from your wickedness and witchcraft and receive His ways and will for your life and destiny. He raised up His Son Jesus Christ to be a propitiation for our sins that is to say to be an atonement, an appeasement for the anger and wrath of God that is to come on us all that are sinners in this world, 🌍 in that as He is raised up Whosoever looks on Him is saved as an ensign to the nations, and that whosoever that believes in Him should be saved. Whosoever shall call upon thr name of the Lord shall be saved; that is the reason for him being raised up, you look and be saved today. Psalms 22:27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. In the state of the drift, drawing back, deviation, and damnable state there are fears and terrors, there is uncertainty of eternity with God, there is danger of the pit of Hell fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥, there is no more pleasure from the Lord and benefits, there is darkness and entrance of the enemy, there is a consequence of the committed sins on a long run and there are diseases and death at the end, there is desolation and affliction, there is destruction and decimation. Psalms 25:16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. This is the greatest miracle that can ever happen to a person and the purpose of His coming and being raised up is that he blesses you in turning away from your iniquity. God has sent Jesus His Son to bless you in turning away from your iniquities that has so overpowered you and that has kept you bound in chains and in shackels being at the mercy of Satan and the enemies of your soul. What is iniquity? Deviation from what is right; gross injustice, sin, wickedness. An act of great injustice or unfairness; a sinful or wicked act; an unconscionable deed. There's something that you must understand O beloved that when you're in the deviation and drift from His word, you're in a curse, you are accursed, and many people in the world 🌍 and the reality of today choose to remain in the curse and they keep saying, “may God bless me”, let Baba God bless me today” so they both sing and say but in their deeds and mind they've chosen to remain in the curse and in poverty as it says He that covers his sins shall not prosper but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy. But you know Beloved some don't want to remain in this curse course but they don't know the cause for their remaining in this state of the curse course. Well i will make it known to you that it is the body of death,it is the power of sin and Satan that has gripped you in and down in this state but look unto Jesus today and call upon the name of Jesus with you mouth wide and with all of your heart. You see there in the below Bible passage that Paul the apostle was in this same body of death and it is only through Jesus alone that He got out of this body of death, with Paul the Apostle there was a conscious struggle to do that which is right in the sight of the Lord. You're a slave to sin and sold under sin when you're in the deviation and have no power to perform that which is good though you hold on to your morals and self righteousness with all your might but that would take you no where. That is why Jesus has come to bless you in turning away from everyone from his or her iniquities and take you away from the curse of sin and the curse of sin away from you. This is Jesus' Job to do and not you but you have a part to play, and this part of yours is to confess your sins to Him and forsake your sins, you have to let go of that woman you commit fornication with, you have to let go of drunkenness and Alcohol, you have to let go of pornography and lust, you have to let go defrauding over the internet, you have to let go of lying always to your wife and lying to your husband, you have to let go of stealing, you have to let go and let Jesus take control over your life. In the book of ...........👇👇👇👇👇 Romans 7:14-25 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. THE GRACE OF GOD BE WITH YOU IN ALL UNDERSTANDING AND WISDOM UNTO SALVATION. AMEN.

*🕊 DOMINION DAILY DEVOTION ~ DAY 102* *DATE: 12TH APRIL 2026* *TOPIC: FOLLOWING GOD'S BLUEPRINT* *ANCHOR SCRIPTURE:JOSHUA 1:8 (NKJV)* *“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night… for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”* Devotional Message: Yesterday, we established that the Holy Spirit empowers us to fulfill our divine assignment. Today, we understand that empowerment must be accompanied by alignment with God’s instructions—His divine blueprint. When God instructed Moses on how to build the tabernacle, He gave him specific details regarding the measurements, materials, and pattern to follow. Moses obeyed exactly as instructed, without deviation. As a result, when the work was completed, the glory of God descended upon the tabernacle. This shows us that God’s presence and approval follow obedience to His pattern. In the same way, every assignment God gives comes with divine instructions. God has provided His Word as our manual and blueprint—guiding us on how to live, serve, and fulfill our purpose. Many have zeal, but lack direction because they do not follow the Word. However, when you align your life with God’s instructions, you walk in His will and experience fruitfulness. That is why God instructed Joshua to meditate on His Word day and night. Success and prosperity were tied to obedience and consistency in the Word. Beloved, it is not enough to be called or empowered—you must also be guided. The Word of God provides direction, wisdom, and clarity for every step of your journey. When you follow God’s blueprint, you avoid unnecessary struggles and align yourself with His divine plan. *Prayer:* Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your Word which guides my life. I receive grace to study, meditate, and obey Your instructions daily. Help me not to lean on my own understanding, but to follow Your blueprint for my life. As I align with Your Word, let my life reflect Your glory and bring fulfillment to my assignment. In Jesus’ name, Amen. *Daily Bible Reading:* Joshua 1:1–9, Exodus 25:1–9, Exodus 40:33–38, Psalm 119:97–105 *Author* : Alfred Wabuko Manyasi *Contact* : *Email* :Dominionvoicesminisrty[gmail].com *Facebook* : Alfred Wabuko Manyasi *🌐 Dominion Daily Devotion,2026* *© Dominion Voices Ministry*

Dear Father, There is a warning to every believer. It was not an ordinary statement or an assumption; it was prophecy. The Scripture says, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” The challenge often lies in our understanding of how this Scripture applies. The very mention of seducing spirits and doctrines of devils may seem far-fetched to someone in the faith. For instance, how does a person go from burning for Christ to embracing doctrines of devils? Yet, this prophecy is not addressed to unbelievers, but to every believer. We do not always consider the subtlety of deviation. Often, leaving the faith is perceived as a one-time decision that instantly transforms a committed believer into someone lukewarm. Yet, just as attaining spiritual height requires a process, so does falling. In reality, both rising and falling are gradual, though they differ in nature. While rising demands consistent application of the right principles, falling involves not only neglect or inconsistency, but also the application of wrong principles. Even wrong doctrines applied in ignorance, can cause a believer to fall. This is why the Scripture speaks of “seducing spirits”--an intentional device designed to cause deviation. Father, there is so much within this subject that believers must remain mindful of. Therefore, I pray for discernment to recognize truth and for the strength to stand firm in the latter times. Translation: Slide 1: English Slide 2: French Slide 3: Bengali Slide 4: Hindu Slide 5: Urdu #LettertoGod #Deviation #Everybeliever #Seducingspirit #Faith

Dear Father, There is a warning to every believer. It was not an ordinary statement or an assumption; it was prophecy. The Scripture says, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” The challenge often lies in our understanding of how this Scripture applies. The very mention of seducing spirits and doctrines of devils may seem far-fetched to someone in the faith. For instance, how does a person go from burning for Christ to embracing doctrines of devils? Yet, this prophecy is not addressed to unbelievers, but to every believer. We do not always consider the subtlety of deviation. Often, leaving the faith is perceived as a one-time decision that instantly transforms a committed believer into someone lukewarm. Yet, just as attaining spiritual height requires a process, so does falling. In reality, both rising and falling are gradual, though they differ in nature. While rising demands consistent application of the right principles, falling involves not only neglect or inconsistency, but also the application of wrong principles. Even wrong doctrines applied in ignorance, can cause a believer to fall. This is why the Scripture speaks of “seducing spirits”--an intentional device designed to cause deviation. Father, there is so much within this subject that believers must remain mindful of. Therefore, I pray for discernment to recognize truth and for the strength to stand firm in the latter times. Translation: Slide 1: English Slide 2: French Slide 3: Bengali Slide 4: Hindu Slide 5: Urdu #LettertoGod #Deviation #Everybeliever #Seducingspirit #Faith

“To reject the healing wisdom given by God and to label illness merely as ‘God’s will’—this is not faith, but a deviation from truth.” There is no Creator besides the Almighty God. He alone gives life and He alone grants healing. Satan’s power is limited—he can deceive, instill fear, and cause confusion, but he cannot create. Even today, he seeks to drive people away from God by spreading fear through knowledge, science, and medicine. Yet victory always belongs to the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. The only safeguard against darkness, fear, and deception is the Word of God. Yet sadly, few truly understand it. Without understanding, people are left in noise, confusion, and error instead of truth. Those who know the truth bear a responsibility to teach wisdom within the Church—so that people do not place the burden of their ignorance or negligence on God. Some illnesses are indeed sent to reveal the glory of the Lord. Psalm 119:71 declares: “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your statutes.” And in John 9:3, Jesus said to His disciples: “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” This clearly shows that at times, sickness or trials serve God’s plan and manifest His glory—revealing the power of faith, the effectiveness of prayer, and the demonstration of divine healing to the world. But this does not mean we should reject wisdom, treatment, or remedies. Nor should we label illnesses arising from our own negligence or ignorance as simply “God’s will.” To say “this is God’s will” regarding sickness or death caused by our own mistakes is not only false but a grave accusation against the Holy God. What is Hyssop (Zofa)? Hyssop (Zofa) is a biblical herb mentioned repeatedly in the Old Testament. It symbolizes purity, cleanliness, and healing. In Psalm 51:7, King David prays: “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” In ancient times, priests used hyssop during Passover, applying blood to doorposts to prevent plague and death from entering homes. This was not magic, but a demonstration of God-given biological wisdom and principles of hygiene. Scientific Aspect (Simplified) Hyssop is an aromatic herb that naturally contains components which: Support the respiratory system Help reduce thick phlegm Possess natural antimicrobial properties All of this is part of God’s created wisdom, yet the ultimate source of healing remains God Himself. Final Message If your body is sick, embrace wisdom and remedies. If your spirit is weak, draw near to God. Understand ancient wisdom, but place faith above all else. Healing is not found in methods alone—it comes through the name of the Lord. And remember: some illnesses serve to display God’s glory, revealing the power of faith and the impact of prayer to the world.

```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` ```DAILY Ⓜ️ANNA - (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR ADULTS) FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY, 2026``` *WARNING AGAINST SEDUCTION* 📖📓🎚️💋🧜🏽‍♂️🧞‍♂️⚠️‼️🛑❌🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧎🏽🧎🏽‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:1 TIMOTHY 4:1-5```📜📜 🔑📖```KEY VERSE:``` _*"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils" (1 TIMOTHY 4:1).*_ *Fidel Castro survived no fewer than 634 attempts on his life, according to his former secret service chief. Whether that figure is accurate or not, Cuba's iconic dictator provided an almost-mythical adversary, for what became an obsessive, error-prone assassination campaign by the United States _Central Intelligence Agency, CIA._ The agency's attempts to kill Castro ranged from the calamitous to the comical. Many of them were detailed by the Church Committee, a special Senate subcommittee headed by Democratic Sen. Frank Church in 1975, according to an ABC report. One attempt on his life, that nearly nailed it, came from a young German lady, Marita Lorenz, who was Castro's lover in late 1959. She was recruited as a contract-agent for the CIA and tasked with assassinating the Cuban leader. She was given two botulism-toxin pills to drop in Castro's drink, so her story goes. Just one would kill him in 30 seconds, but she developed cold feet, and Castro escaped to live till old age, and died of natural causes in November, 2016 at the age of 90.* *Seduction is a dangerous enticement to do evil, which is cleverly covered with seemingly attractive benefits. The agents recruited could be so familiar, that we let down our guard. Apostle Paul, therefore, warned believers, in our text, against the dangers of the activities of teachers of error in these last days, who are possessed with seducing spirits. The warning was not his personal opinion. It was the warning of the Holy Spirit, simply stated, to avoid any ambiguity. False teachings are rightly described as "doctrines of devils."* *Any serious, heaven-bound believer would ordinarily avoid any association with the devil; but the devil will not announce himself as the enemy of the Cross. He would rather speak through professing believers, especially popular and respected ministers who, unknown to their hearers, had abandoned their first love, and the doctrines once delivered to them.* *So, how do we identify such apostates, and what should we do to protect ourselves? First, we must know the truth, be grounded in it and stick to it. Second, we must recognise that there are false teachers already in the world, and watch out for them. Third, we must subject every teaching to the word of God and take a stand against every deviation. Fourth, we should teach the truth of the word diligently because it is the truth that can banish error. Moreover, we should not concede any ground to false teachers because they will overthrow the faith of the unwary, gullible, weak and carefree believers.* ✍🏽```THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:``` _*Seduction starts with a bait and ends with a bite.*_ 📜📜```THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:``` *JOSHUA 8-10*📜📜

THE ROLE OF OF GODS LAW , IN RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH. What place the law of God occupies in the subject of righteousness by faith." "Moreover the law entered, that the offense might abound.Rom 5:20" In other words, Rom. 3:20, the last words ... "by the law is the knowledge of sin." What was the law given for on tables of stone--the first purpose of its given? To show us what sin is. To make sin abound; to give the knowledge of sin. So, "the law entered that the offense might abound"; that sin might appear; that it might appear as it is. Paul, speaking in the 7th chapter of Romans, says how it appeared to him, 12th and 13th verses:" "Wherefore the law is holy and the commandment holy and just and good. Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful." Then to make sin abound and make it appear as it is, exceeding sinful--that is the first object of the giving of the law, isn't it?" NOTE: Did you see that it is not the ten commandments that is made death unto us, but the SIN that the law exposes in us works death in us. The law is that 'good' and 'righteous' thing which SHOWS us sin and it is that sin which brings about death. First, the law is to give the knowledge of sin and second, the law is to bring us unto Christ and after it has led us to Christ and we have found Him, then it witnesses to the righteousness of God which is by faith. So we can see that the law of God in the first instance points out sin( Rom 3:20), which then sends us to Jesus Christ( John 1:29), because the law itself cannot cleanse us from sin and we cannot keep the law perfectly ourselves. Then when we have Jesus and His righteousness, the law stands as a witness to the righteousness of God in us by faith. The law stands as a witness to the life and working of Christ in us. We cannot obtain this perfection and righteousness ourselves that the law demands. So if we do not have Christ, God's ten commandments will stand as 'witnesses' against us, showing we don't have Christ. But if we do have Christ, then the law of God will 'witness' FOR us that we have the righteous character of Christ. This shows that the ten commandments are still valid and needed today. Not for us to gain any righteousness from. But to stand as witnesses to the whole universe that we have been made righteous in God, through Christ, by faith. In the judgment, we are asked .. "what right do you have to the kingdom?" And we will respond .. "I have no right myself, but only through the merits and righteousness of Christ". Then we are told .. "I have ten witnesses here to testify." .. And those ten witnesses [the ten commandments] will say to those who are in Christ .. "yes, we are satisfied with him." .. And thus they witness to the whole universe the righteousness of God in His people through Christ. it is the presence of Christ that makes holy and sanctifies the place where it is. And when the presence of Christ is there in its fulness, then what is that place? That is sanctified. What is the sign of sanctification? The Sabbath(Ezekiel 20:12;20). And sanctification complete is God's complete work in the soul. Then when the work of God is completed in the soul, the law of God will witness to it all the way. But what particular part of the law of God is a witness to that particular thing, the complete sanctification of His people? The Sabbath of the Lord." It stands there as the witness and as the chief witness and the two coming together testify and the seal is affixed. That work is completed." What will these 'witnesses' [ten commandments] say to those who willfully disregard the 7th day Sabbath of the 4th commandment? They will witness that those professed Christians who think they can keep God's law THEIR OWN WAY are NOT looking to Christ, but are looking to SELF. Then these ten witnesses will show that those professed Christians do not have the righteousness of Christ - they will not have that 'garment' and will be cast out into 'outer darkness'. This is the investigative judgment going on right now! DO YOU HAVE CHRIST? WHAT WILL THE 'WITNESSES' SAY? Jesus does not and will not work contrary to His very own law! So those who say the ten commandments are not needed anymore, do an injustice to God and His government. And those who say the commandments are needed but can keep them the way WE choose, that very law will 'witness' that they are NOT looking to Christ, but to SELF. So let us be very careful how we use the ten commandments. In the first instance they point out our sin and send us to Jesus for the remedy of that sin. Then they stand as witnesses to the fact that we have been made righteous in Christ through faith and that we have the life and righteousness of Christ in us. Praise God! Revelation 14:12 ...'Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and THE FAITH OF JESUS.' Obedience to God’s requirements was more essential than temporal food. To pursue a course of deviation from the purposes of God, in the smallest degree, would be more grievous than hunger or death