Seeing Matt. 24:38 Fulfilling

For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark...
Matthew 24:38

"The sun shines in the heavens, passing over its usual round,
and the heavens still declare the glory of God;

men are pursuing their usual course of

eating and drinking,

planting and building,

marrying and giving in marriage; 

merchants are still engaged in buying and selling;

publications are still issuing one upon another;

men are jostling one against another, 

seeking to get the highest place;

pleasure lovers are still attending theaters,

horse races,

gambling

and the highest excitement prevails; 

but probation's hour is fast closing, and every case is about to be eternally decided.
There are few who believe with heart and soul that we have a heaven to win and a hell to shun; but these show their faith by their works.
Satan sees that he has but a short time in which to work, and he has set his agencies to work to stir up the elements of the world, that men may be

deceived, 

deluded,

and kept occupied and entranced

until the day of probation shall be ended, and the door of mercy be forever shut."
Counsels to Teachers, p.413-414 E.G.W.