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In the book of Revelations, there are only 144,000 people altogether in the Bride of Christ. Remember that the book of Revelation is full of signs and symbols. So the number 144,000 in Revelations 14:1 is symbolic and not actual. The 144,000 refers to a relatively small number who “follow the Lamb wherever he goes” and “in whose mouth there is no guile” (Revelations 14:1-5), compared to “the great innumerable multitude” who have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. It is a great testimony that we read about the 144,000 that they were “without guile” (Revelations 14:5).

Guile is what fills our lives from childhood onwards. We all have deceived others, we do sneaky things, and we give others an impression of our spirituality which is not true. All this is evil and must be cleansed out of our lives altogether. This is why we must judge ourselves constantly. Otherwise, we will never come to the place where we are totally free from guile.

Personal Reflection:
How do we know God has a perfect plan for each and every one of us?