1. Consecrate yourself and family to God.
      Joshua 24:15
      Job 1:5

  2. Separate from the worldliness of city life.
      John 17:16
      2 Corinthians 6:17

  3. Shed secular amusement and entertainment.
      1 John 2:15-17
      James 4:4

  4. Move into a rural country area, if possible.
      Genesis 2:8
      Luke 1:39-40

  5. Limit TV, mobile and internet device usage.
      Remove news and social media from your life!
      News/Social media diverts the mind from Christ!
      Matthew 5:29-30
      Psalm 101:3
      1 John 5:19

  6. Live simple.
      Genesis 2:15
      Luke 12:15

  7. Pray. Read your Bible. Accept correction.
      Luke 18:1
      2 Timothy 2:15
      Revelation 3:14-21

  8. Have worship in your homes.
      Romans 16:5
      Colossians 4:15
      Philemon 2

  9. Obey the Ten Commandments of God.
      Matthew 22:37-39
      James 2:10

10. Keep the Sabbath holy.
      Exodus 20:8-11
      Mark 2:27-29

11. Go forward and warn others.
      Matthew 24:14
      Revelation 14:6-12

12. Be willing to die for your faith in Christ.
      Acts 7:59-60
      Revelation 14:13

"The work which the church has failed to do in a time of peace and prosperity she will have to do in a terrible crisis under most discouraging, forbidding circumstances. The warnings that worldly conformity has silenced or withheld must be given under the fiercest opposition from enemies of the faith." (5T 463)

The message must go forward, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication" Revelation 14:8. Ecumenism is Babylon. "Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots" [Revelation 17:5] is the Catholic Church who leads the ecumenical movement through the Pope of Rome. "The wine of the wrath of her fornication" are her corrupt teachings that violate Bible truth. "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues" Revelation 18:4. You must separate from church denominations. You must not allow the government, controlled by the church, to dictate how you worship God.

The last great battle on earth is Armageddon [Revelation 16:13-16]. It is a battle between good and evil. It is a spiritual battle between a small group who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, including the Sabbath [Revelation 14:12; 12:17] and those who align with Sunday observance and the nations of the earth to break the law of God [Matthew 5:19; James 2:10; Revelation 14:9-10;18:1-24]. There are only two sides? Which side will you choose?

"The time is not far distant, when, like the early disciples, we shall be forced to seek a refuge in desolate and solitary places... The assumption of power on the part of our nation [America] in the decree enforcing the papal sabbath [Sunday observance] will be a warning to us. It will then be time to leave the large cities, preparatory to leaving the smaller ones for retired homes in secluded places among the mountains... Every talent lent of God should be used to His glory in giving the warning to the world." (5T 464)

When calamity and destruction come upon the land, remember the words of Christ.

Luke 17:31-33 KJV

v.31 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.

v.32 Remember Lot's wife.

v.33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

Genesis 19:17 KJV

v.17 And it came to pass, when they [the angels] had brought them [Lot and his family] forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain [suburbs]; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.

Leave the cities. Live in the country. The cities are a dangerous place to live. City life corrupts good morals. Abide in Christ. Make Christ your refuge. In addition, do not wait for the crisis before finding that secluded location. It is a poor policy to prepare for a crisis when the crisis comes. Find a location. Move when God directs. Work now to enlighten people with Bible truth. Very soon, God's people will find refuge among the strongholds of the mountains.

John 9:4 KJV

v.4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

The most important work we must do is acquiring the attributes of Christ's character. Are we thoughtful, patient and gentle with family, friends, our children and spouse? Do we correct our children without irritation? Are we willing to suffer false accusation and abuse without resentment or complaint? Are we free from vanity, pride, ostentation, self-confidence and egotism? Are we willing to be a servant, a person of no reputation? Do we esteem others better than ourselves? Do we love those who hurt us and condescend us? Are we kind to those who take advantage of us? Do we see in every person a soul for whom Christ died? We cannot have strife in our hearts against those who treat us wrongly and yet love them. Jesus said, "Love your enemies"—the people who mistreat you—"resist not evil."

A Christian in the home is a Christian anywhere. Anger, scolding, harshness, impatience, fretfulness, bickering, contention, dissension and strife are not fruits of the Spirit. An irritable, moody, discontented, peevish person does not reveal the character of Christ. Neither does an exacting, dictatorial, rough or coarse nature.

A Christian has an affable, polite, friendly, and cheerful disposition in public and private. A Christian should not become annoyed, defensive or angry when corrected. A Christian must be humble enough to say, "Forgive me" or "I'm sorry" even if partially wrong. A Christian should be meek and lowly rather than proud, self-assertive and ambitious for honor. A Christian is not headstrong or opinionated. A Christian is not boastful. Christians don't speak with bravado or use a flippant tone. Christians avoid smart witticisms that draw attention to self. They dispense with foolish conversation, jesting, joking, and speaking idle words. All of which, dishonor Christ.

Christians seek goodness not greatness. They encourage success in others. They belittle none. They base their self-worth on the merits of Christ not on the failings of others. They seek harmony without competition. They dispense with pride and self-importance. They practice humility.

Christians refrain from sarcasm and talking in a vain trifling manner. Christians speak less and listen more. They overlook insults. They understand the power of silence. They overcome evil with good.

Edifying words are never critical, but corrective. Such words are truthful and spoken privately to the one in error. Kind words never expose others to criticism. Think good of others not evil.

Defend truth. Demonstrate love. Never retaliate nor become spiteful. Never discredit others or disparage their character. Never become vindictive. Never vindicate self. Ignore evil accusations.

Be humble. Love God above all others. Remember, sentimentalism is idolatry. Only God is entitled to the dearest, purest, and deepest affections of the human heart.

Our characters must show nothing of the spirit of Satan. Humility is the foundation of every Christlike attribute. We need Jesus to be like Jesus. Correct theology is important, but the Spirit of Christ is essential. The most important preparation is the preparation of our hearts. Are you preparing your heart and the hearts of your children to live in the sight of a holy God? We prepare ourselves, our children, and others by following our faultless Example - Jesus Christ.

Therefore, crucify self.

Live for Jesus!

"God will accept only those who are determined to aim high. He places every human agent under obligation to do his best. Moral perfection is required of all. Never should we lower the standard of righteousness in order to accommodate inherited or cultivated tendencies to wrong-doing. We need to understand that imperfection of character is sin. All righteous attributes of character dwell in God as a perfect, harmonious whole, and every one who receives Christ as a personal Saviour is privileged to possess these attributes." (COL 330)

God has a work for us to do now, both in character building, and warning others to prepare for what is about to break upon the world as an overwhelming surprise!