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The Forgotten Books of Eden · 155 of 293
Secrets of Enoch: Chapter L
Of how none born on earth can remain hidden nor his work remain concealed, but he (sc. God) bids us be meek, to endure attack and insult, and not to offend widows and orphans.
1.I HAVE put everyman’s work in writing and none born on earth can remain hidden nor his works remain concealed.
2.I see all things.
3.Now therefore, my children, in patience and meekness spend the number of your days, that you inherit endless life.
4.Endure for the sake of the Lord every wound, every injury, every evil word and attack.
5.If ill-requitals befall you, return them not either to neighbour or enemy, because the Lord will return them for you and be your avenger on the day of great judgement, that there be no avenging here among men.
6.Whoever of you spends gold or silver for his brother’s sake, he will receive ample treasure in the world to come.
7.Injure not widows nor orphans nor strangers, lest God’s wrath come upon you.
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Why does Enoch say God records every person's deeds and will avenge wrongs for them?
Enoch states “I have put everyman’s work in writing” and “I see all things” to insist that nothing a person does is hidden from God, so patience and meekness are commanded because divine knowledge guarantees eventual justice. He ties personal endurance to cosmic order: if you “endure for the sake of the Lord,” you inherit endless life while God will act as avenger at the great judgement, removing the need for human retaliation.
This chapter links visible conduct to eschatological reward and punishment, urging ethical restraint—especially protection of widows, orphans, and strangers—as the practical sign of trust in divine recompense. The theme echoes Jesus’ teaching in Matthew about storing treasures in heaven and leaving vengeance to God, where mercy and endurance meet final judgment.
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