I

The fate of mankind, the fate of Satan and the fate of all things

are held in God's hands.

No matter what course mankind follows, they are held in God's hands, they are held in God's hands.

No matter what outcome mankind faces,

whether they believe in God or acknowledge His existence or sovereignty,

none of it can affect God's intrinsic identity, status, or essence.

This is a fact that nobody can change.

But, if any one among mankind is abandoned by God,

and He does not save them,

then their final outcome will be destruction, and that is irreversible.

II

In the entire universe and all things,

no matter how many celestial bodies there are, how many lives there are, they cannot change the fact of God's existence,

and the fate of the universe and all things

is held in the hands of the One alone.

From a living organism to a planet,

nothing can affect God's existence, nor affect God's sovereignty,

much less can anything control any idea God has.

This is a fact. This is a fact.

If God did not save people, then mankind would be headed toward destruction,

but God's identity and status would not be affected at all, would not be affected at all,

much less His essence.

God is still God—His status, identity, and essence will not change.

But there is a great variability when it comes to the fate of mankind.

III

You must see this fact clearly:

By saving mankind, and saving you,

God is showing you grace; it's a great salvation,

which is the greatest of graces, which is the greatest of graces.

This is because God's salvation of mankind is not an inexorable law,

nor is it an inevitable trend,

nor is it a necessity.

"God chooses to do it freely.

God chooses to do it freely."

If God does not save you, then you cannot obtain this grace.

So, what should you do? You must perform well,

and try by every means possible to use your actions, your heart,

and your true faith to move God

and obtain His grace.

from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Man Is the Greatest Beneficiary of God's Management Plan