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The Great Controversy
GC 563.1–GC 566.3 • Luke 9:54; Matthew 22:21; Galatians 5:13

“Liberty of Conscience Threatened”

Christ’s way: persuasion, never force

This chapter warns that freedom of conscience can be lost. Notice the principles at stake. Look closely at how Jesus responded when His disciples wanted to call down fire on those who rejected Him.

pp. 563–566 · 14 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Luke 9:54
54

And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

Matthew 22:21
21

They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

Galatians 5:13
13

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 563.1–GC 566.3)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“When James and John wanted to call down fire (Luke 9:54–56), what did Jesus say?”

Observation: Jesus rebukes force
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“Lord, make me firm in conscience and gentle in spirit, as You are.”

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Pray for religious freedom in your country and in places where it is denied.

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