I

God is holy and righteous, even though He was born in a filthy land, and even though He lives with those people who are full of filthiness, just as Jesus lived with sinners in the Age of Grace. Is every bit of His work not done for the sake of all mankind's survival? Is it all not so that mankind can gain great salvation? Two thousand years ago, He lived with sinners for a number of years. That was for the sake of redemption. Today, He is living with a group of filthy, lowly people. This is for the sake of salvation.

II

If not to save mankind, why would He have lived and suffered with sinners for so many years after being born in a manger? If not to save mankind, why would He return to the flesh a second time, born in this land where demons congregate, and live with these people who have been deeply corrupted by Satan? What part of His work has not been for mankind? What part has not been for your destiny? God is holy—this is immutable! He is unpolluted by filth, though He has come to a filthy land; all of this can only mean that God's love for mankind is extremely selfless and the suffering and humiliation He endures is extremely great!

III

For all mankind's survival, He would rather be born in a filthy land and suffer every humiliation. God is very genuine—He does no false work. Every stage of work is done in such a practical way. Though people all malign Him and say He sits at the table with sinners, though people all mock Him and say He lives with the sons of filth, that He lives with the lowliest of people, He still gives selflessly of Himself, and He is still thus rejected among mankind. Is the suffering He endures not greater than yours? Is the work He does not more than the price you've paid? You were born in a land of filth, yet you have gained God's holiness. You were born in a land where demons congregate, yet you've received great protection. What choice do you have? What complaints do you have? Is the suffering He has endured not greater than the suffering you've endured?

from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Significance of Saving the Descendants of Moab