Page 6 - 03c The Seven Churhces-Pergamos

THE STORY OF THE SEER OF PATMOS

Stephen N. Haskell

“Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at
hand” Revelation 22:10.

Israel.... The bribe of costly gifts and

prospective exaltation excited his

covetousness. He greedily accepted the

offered treasures, and did not change his

course when met by the angel. While

professing strict obedience to the will of God,

he tried to comply with the desire of Balac.”

If in reading this paragraph the word

“Balaam” is replaced by the “Church,” in the

fourth and fifth centuries, and for “Balac” is

read “Constantine,” or “the Roman Emperor,”

the exact history of the church is portrayed.

The church had known God, but it became

covetous; while it still professed allegiance to

the Most High. The church, tempted by the

rich offers of the government, parlied with its

ambassadors and refused to declare the