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(Created page with "===A Son’s Trial in the Great Tribulation === The father, Richard Graves, was an economist known for his sharp intellect and chilling pragmatism. He wielded his expertise to navigate the murky waters of society—a man respected in his community but feared by those who truly knew him. Graves’s polished exterior masked his self-serving nature, a cryptoleftist who spoke of the collective good but acted solely to maintain his influence and avoid accountability. His so...")
 
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But Daniel knew better. His father’s callousness was a reflection of his deeper spiritual emptiness. Richard’s faith was in the system—in money, power, and human cunning. He had no room for God, no understanding of grace or redemption. When asked if he believed in Jesus Christ, Richard sneered, “No. Faith is for the weak.”
But Daniel knew better. His father’s callousness was a reflection of his deeper spiritual emptiness. Richard’s faith was in the system—in money, power, and human cunning. He had no room for God, no understanding of grace or redemption. When asked if he believed in Jesus Christ, Richard sneered, “No. Faith is for the weak.”


Daniel’s life, by contrast, was not defined by his own works or reputation but by the grace of God through faith in Christ alone. He clung to the truth of **Ephesians 2:8-9**:   
Daniel’s life, by contrast, was not defined by his own works or reputation but by the grace of God through faith in Christ alone. He clung to the truth of 'Ephesians 2:8-9':   
*For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.*
'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.'


As the world descended further into chaos, Daniel clung to his faith. He found solace in the words of Scripture, which warned of these very times. He knew that Christ would return, but not yet. The Mark of the Beast system tightened its grip, and believers like Daniel faced relentless persecution. Still, he endured, trusting in the promise of salvation.
As the world descended further into chaos, Daniel clung to his faith. He found solace in the words of Scripture, which warned of these very times. He knew that Christ would return, but not yet. The Mark of the Beast system tightened its grip, and believers like Daniel faced relentless persecution. Still, he endured, trusting in the promise of salvation.
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