moral principles which we should follow from a general standpoint. Conditions have changed vastly from when these words were given by our Lord to the Jewish people. It is not for us to take literally, which is seen by verse 40 as an example. We ought to make sure, however, that we follow the pre cepts which the Lord is putting down here for our admonition. Whatever we say, do, or see should be that which will not bring offense to another, or spiritual declension for us as well. Second, the Sermon on the Mount has to be considered from a dis- pensational point of view if we are to understand it fully. Here Christ was presenting Himself to His dis ciples as the King. These declara tions form His constitution for the future. Of course, the people re jected His rule. In a coming day, however, during the Millennium, He will rule and reign. Righteous ness will cover the earth as the wa ters cover the sea. This portion will be applied when He returns at that glorious coming hour. Keep in mind that Matthew presents Christ as the King who is offered, and then finally as the King who is re jected. Q. Riverside, Calif. "From Mark 13:32 I arrive at the conclusion that perhaps not even Christ knew at this point when He would return to this earth. Could you give me some help on this perplexity?" A. This passage comes from the area of the Olivet Discourse. Here we are dealing with a matter of deity. Who can begin to fathom the Trinity? It is beyond human comprehension. But at the same time, we can accept these truths
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