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The Douay-Rheims version refers to the valley of destruction. It speaks to God's judgment, the Day of the LORD.

The Book of Joel reads like a modern day exposition of our times. It is short and well worth reading. 2/
At any rate, the sins of God's people have caught up with them. Judgment is approaching. There is very little time left to choose. 3/
4/ Scripture teaches us how to decide:

"Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers..." (2 Cor. 6:14)

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"For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness?(2 Cor. 6:14)
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"And what communion has light with darkness?" (2 Cor. 6:14)
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"And what accord has Christ with Belial?" (2 Cor. 6:15)
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"And what agreement has the temple of God with idols?" (2 Cor. 6:15)
10/ "Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord." (2 Cor. 6:17)
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"Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you." (2Cor. 6:17)
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One can easily see the dilemma. But is it a dilemma, really? Choices...
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In First Thessalonians, Paul writes about the Second Coming of Christ.
"But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope." (1 Thess. 4:13)
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"But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord comes as a thief in the night." (1Thess. 5:1-2)
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See how he contrasts the DAY of the Lord with His coming like a thief in the NIGHT? Poetry and truth. 😇

"But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief." (1 Thess. 5:4)
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"Therefore let us not sleep as others do, but let us watch and be sober...For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us..." (1 Thess. 5:6)
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"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Thess. 5:23)
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