If we do not persevere in the word, forces of this world will lead us astray. For example, idol worship, sexual perversion, and covetedness can start innocently and gradually take over our lives.  False prophets, homosexual tolerance, and materialism have taken over the consciencessness of society. God's children are separated from the world as long as we stay in the Spirit.  If we let these things of the world lead us astray we will fall prey to the evils of this world.

As describe in Luke 21:5-38, the "end of the age" is a time when various signs come to pass.  It is a set time when calamity and despair is evident all over the world.  It is a time when Christians will be persecuted for lovin Jesus.  It is a time when wrong is right, and right is wrong.  These signs and the return of Jesus for His bride will commence the events that will destroy this age and usher in a new heaven and earth.  Amen!