As in the Days of the Zealots

"The time is growing near
when the love of most
will grow even colder than it is now.
Violence will be turned to
in order to combat violence,
and retaliations will increase.

Many who call themselves My people
will forsake My ways further
than they have already forsaken them,
and will lose sight of Me altogether.
As it was in the days of the Zealots,
so it will be again.

I am allowing many people
to choose what their hearts desire—
even the desire for violence.

Hold fast to My ways—
to My teachings and My commands.
Carry My cross and no other."

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Art: "Returning to the Eternal Country"