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Chapter 30
The Fulfillment

Those who rely on God to advise the ruler
Maintain control of the world without weapons
a
For all who draw the sword will die by the sword

Wherever army troops camp
b
Thistles and thorns grow
In the wake of a great war follow years of famine

c
The Master fulfills His purpose, then stops
a
And does not take advantage of His power to reach domination

d
He fulfills His purpose but does not boast
He fulfills His purpose but does not take glory
He fulfills His purpose but is not arrogant
c
He fulfills His purpose but only by necessary means
He fulfills His purpose but without force
a

Strong forces become powerful for a period of time but they will
e
come to an end
This is contrary to the everlasting God
That which is contrary to God soon ends