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(Cont. from Page 31/12/84A). Oppression is exercised by those individuals that are receptive to demonic influence (demonic expressions) and who are willing to manipulate a nation's will against the Will of the Lifegiver, Almighty God. It is a deliberate demonstration of their rejection of the spirit creative laws of God that lead to the perfecting of one's spirit for immortal heavenly life (the purpose of God). (Gal 6:15,16). POLITICAL
PROMOTIONS (INDUCEMENTS). Through the offer of monetary incentives (bribes), flattery, and the promise of political favour, promoters of the political "wild beast" try to gain the approval and admiration of the common people, lifting themselves above every object of men's worship. But by receiving glory belonging solely to God, such ones are "publicly showing (themselves) to be a god." (2 Thess 2:4). These things were prophesied in great detail long before their fulfilment; that demons would be sent down to the vicinity of the earth (Rev 12:7-12), that admiration of the "wild beast" (demoncracies) would leave people without the beneficial restraints of the spirit law of God, and that many would lose their opportunity to everlasting spirit life because of their rebellious demon‑inspired activities. (Rev 13:4,8). (Cont. on Page 31/12/84C). 31/12/84B. |
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