For they exchanged the truth of God for falsehood, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God are to entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.

The Throne and Worship of the Creator

Out from the throne *came flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God;