Useful Advice

When studying the previous lesson, one might get the impression that it's better not to dig into anything related to the past. But let's look at this action from the perspective of wisdom. Every person learns something, and in this process, they make some mistakes. A wise parent or teacher tries to analyze the cause of these slip-ups and draw a conclusion. The situation is examined, what and how was done, what was good, and what was bad. How it would have been better to act, and what should not have been done.

When approached correctly, with love, without shouting and anger, the learner compares their entire path and draws conclusions. Such a learning method helps most of the information to be remembered in the right order, and next time, errors are either excluded or quickly recognized.

A mistake teaches, and sometimes it is very painful. And blessed am I if I understand this and am not afraid of such trials.

But one should not confuse mathematical problems with life experience. If I made a mistake in a calculation, I can correct it, but if I derailed my own or someone else's life, it is a tragedy.

Christ's School allows me to make mistakes, and while I am learning, I can stumble and misunderstand something. But God's goal is to bring me to complete perfection, firmness of spirit, and faithfulness to Biblical principles.

In the spiritual world, there will always be people who have achieved something and learned to do their work perfectly, without errors. But growth has not ended. If a person stops and does not plan to go further through the fire of trials, not even imagining that there is something else unknown, they may close themselves off from further growth and rejoice in what they have.

We are rapidly approaching the finale of Earth's history. An interesting confrontation awaits us, and very soon we will need all the knowledge we have received in this Agape Love School. Right now, it is not entirely clear what to do with this, although the quality of life is getting better and the prospects of knowing God's love are encouraging. Here is good news! Love is eternal and never ceases. And it will never be fully studied to the point where I would say: "That's it, I've reached perfection."

One auto mechanic decided to repair his car and for this, he put on a T-shirt with the words written on both sides: "I don't tolerate anyone's advice." This person made it very clear that he knows everything and should not be taught. How many similar inscriptions can be found in the hearts of your brothers and sisters? How many fences have been built in our relationships? But the Lord chose us so that we might teach one another.

My daughter studied to be a secretary for three years, and when I decided to open my construction firm, she helped me keep the accounts and explained how to do it better, patiently correcting my mistakes and ensuring everything was correct. I was not embarrassed that I was older and had more life experience than she did. I listened carefully and learned, and now I can do everything independently, although she does it better.

When I listen to your answers to lesson questions or discussions of past classes, I learn together with you. And sometimes, through you, friends, the Lord gives revelation for the next lessons. I would not be surprised if someone among you becomes so attached to Jesus that they stand ahead of all of us and share revelations from above, helping us better understand the lurking dangers.

My heart is tuned to learning and exploring the depths of God's love. And when there is much of it, it is so joyful to share! This is a pearl and a sanctuary from God's hands, which He desires to gift to this world through us. But Jesus also advises not to throw this treasure to those who openly devalue it.

The Faithful Witness advises me to buy from Him the best that Heaven has. This is advice. How many times have I read it and not understood what it was about. And my mind was closed to understanding this truth. But something happened. When I was conducting a seminar about love, happiness, and friendship, I needed to give a Sabbath sermon, and I wanted it to be a relevant topic. I prayed about this, and my gaze fell on the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25:1-13. I pondered why oil for the lamp is sold? And where can it be bought? After all, the virgins knew this place. And the Lord showed me the Laodicean store. A new world opened to me, which I am now sharing with you. And the more we study this topic, the more we are established in it. We began seeking love and happiness and ended up uncovering underground Heavenly treasures necessary in the last time. And if we understand what the message to Laodicea is in light of the final events, I think this is the left hand of the three angels' message. The right hand, as we know, is the health reform, which opens people's hearts to a deeper understanding of the Bible and God's will.

Paul writes how to conduct our war. In 2 Corinthians 6:6-7, we read: "in purity, understanding, patience, kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love, in truthful speech, in the power of God, with the weapons of righteousness in the right and left hand." Do you see the Laodicean goods in this list?

God desires both of my hands to be involved in this war, and my mind to be protected from the enemy's attacks. Will I heed His advice?

The most valuable treasure for the last time has been revealed to us. All of Heaven is carefully watching those who are obtaining these goods and mastering them. Only those who buy them and make them part of themselves can appreciate their value.

Simply knowing what gold, white clothing, eye salve, and oil for the lamp symbolize is not enough. I will only give a definition but not become their owner. The unwise virgins were precisely those who knew much but bought nothing at the favorable time. And we will have to face such a category of people who do not value God's counsels and do not try to understand their essence. And these will not be people from the street, but my dear brothers and sisters from my church.

How will the Lord interest us? After all, a time will come when this door will be closed forever for everyone, and only the chosen will enter. With what pain Jesus will deliver His final verdict from Revelation 22:11: "Let the unrighteous still do unrighteousness; let the filthy still be filthy; let the righteous still do righteousness, and the holy still be holy"!

Our trade with Jesus will not end even when the doors are shut. What is the point of stopping something that teaches and forms our character? If I have entered into such a relationship, it is already forever. The Lord will never say that I have bought everything, and He has nothing more for me. He will continue throughout Eternity to advise me to acquire yet some characteristics of character to reflect God's glory. And I will give Him all of myself and sit at His feet and watch as He tastes me and tells other heavenly beings how delicious I am.

My ability to learn and seek new and useful things in God's word and in relationships with Jesus opens colossal opportunities for spiritual growth, and the knowledge gained can become a great blessing for you, friends.

One of Jesus' names is Counselor. Isaiah 9:6. And this title is very relevant in our days. He advises and waits for those who will respond, to bless them with Heavenly abundance.

Do you like such advice?!

Questions for Reflection on this Chapter

1. Please read Proverbs 27:9; Matthew 5:48; Luke 6:48; 2 Corinthians 6:3-10; Isaiah 9:6; Revelation 3:18; Romans 6:13; 10:3; 12:1-2; 1 John 3:11; Zephaniah 2:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; Psalm 1:1; 72:24; 118:24; Proverbs 1:5-9; 11:14; 15:22 in light of this chapter.

2. What did you understand from this chapter?

3. How do you feel about those who advise you on useful things, wanting to improve your life?

4. Do you enjoy studying the message to Laodicea?

5. How did you understand the Faithful Witness's advice before coming to this Agape Love School?

6. Has something important been revealed to you about the message to Laodicea through the lessons of this book?

7. How do you understand whether the Faithful Witness's advice is vital for God's children in the last time?

8. What should I do if I do not understand what is being discussed in the message to Laodicea and consider it not very important?

9. There is so much useful information in the Bible - is it worth singling out any message as something very important?

10. Why does Jesus only give advice in the message to Laodicea, while in other cases He teaches, commands, and orders?

11. Do you think the knowledge you receive in our lessons will be useful to you?

12. What changed in your life when you understood the meaning of the Faithful Witness's advice?

13. Do you enjoy learning in the Agape Love School? How long do you plan to do this?

14. Can you say about yourself that you have agape love?

15. What advantage does love give in the last time?