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Just as the infant is but dimly aware of the will of its parents, so the childhood of mankind was, in the beginning, but dimly aware of the will of God. In the early history of man, many of its peoples had little or no access to the will of God as revealed through His word. And those who did have access were not fully aware of its real import. In some cases, they even rebelled against it, and refused to follow it. Jesus Himself explained to the people how Moses bent the rules for the Israelites because of their stubbornness, although God had really wanted them to follow His pure will. Thus, mankind followed the will of God in a childlike manner, understanding a little, following the laws as a child follows rules, growing and learning over a vast span of time (150:6) Gradually, though, throughout the ages, with the progressive revelation of God's will, the human race has progressed in its knowledge of that will, and in its capacity and maturity to act on that knowledge. This vast historical process, we are told in the sacred scriptures, will eventually lead to a glorious consummation. Eventually, the eternal call to recognize God and to follow His Revelation will be heard in its fullness by humanity. At that time, we will respond as we ought to respond: as obedient sons and daughters with full knowledge of Who, what, and why we are obeying, and as sons and daughters who, therefore, will reap the fullness of Gods blessings here on earth
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