"And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads."
Revelation 9:4
This is talking about some of the things that will happen before Christ's return. This one is interesting because it is a very specific destruction, avoiding harming plants and anyone God has excepted. It reminds me of the story of the first passover when the Lord destroyed the firstborn of all the Egyptians, but whoever had the appropriate mark on the door the destroyer left alone, saving the Lord's chosen people.
It also reminds me of the allegory of the olive trees and how the bad branches will be pruned as the good ones grow. Another reminder that we want to be on God's side, doing good to other people and the world so that we don't get caught up in the pruning. It isn't a fun thing to think about, but I guess just as the destructions in 3 Nephi prepared the way for a society that was ready to meet God and stay righteous for generations, at some point judgement and justice are going to catch up with us all. Today, let's do what we can to ensure that when they do, we'll either be passed over and spared, or that we are actually ready to meet God. :)
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