How deep is the rabbit hole in the world?
The enemies of God are the ruling powers of this world. To stand firm as soldiers of God we must embrace our sure protector and act on his instructions.
It is evident that a God exists; look around and see how the earth is built. Yet, many people today miss this blatant fact. Jesus is the most widespread figure in the world, but despite this, many reject his teachings. Often without even looking at what he has said with any scrutiny.
The following verse explains why the truth is hidden from the world's eyes.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
2 Corinthians 4:4 (KJV)
Satan, the god of this world, has blinded the eyes of the ones who do not believe in God. That lack of belief has crippled them as they ignore the evidence in front of their faces. Regardless, today, I will explore how deep the rabbit hole of illusions and deceptions goes and how elusive the truth is, especially when hearing the world and closing your eyes.
The routine of life
Most people trudge the well-beaten path of routine. Going through life in the footsteps of the world and entering a routine existence. The exuberance of youth is often smothered, with many ending up living their short existence through the witchcraft of the media and engaging with the world through lies. Some sit silently, like mice in a cage cowering; others scrap for every morsel on offer. All too busy to notice the door is unlocked, and they can step outside into the light.
Sadly, almost everyone walks the plank of life engrossed in the trappings of this world. They consume the scraps of secularism and medicate their plight through hedonism and greed. Siting under the trance of ambition and wealth acquisition, they search for fulfilment in the carnal but never acquire it. The lie of this existence, teaching money and material possessions is the way to happiness and fulfilment, has gripped them to the point where they fear letting go.
The hook is baited, and the fish bite because they do not know. They are corralled by governments, institutions, the media, and endless minions who put blinders on their eyes to chase the illusions of this world.
8. Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
9. And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
Matthew 4:8-9 (KJV)
Unlike Jesus, the people bow down and submit themselves to Satan and his rulership, worshipping him and receiving a burdensome yoke around their necks of neverending labour and fleshly rewards.
Complicit trajectory
Who is the god of this world?
The world descends into debauchery and filth, with everyone fighting for their square of wealth on the chessboard. The world's narrative causes a downward spiral, but everyone jumps on the carousel for the ride.
Consider the following scenarios.
SCENARIO 1
There are two people discussing poverty, one wearing blue, the protagonist, and the other red, the antagonist. The protagonist favours the Robin Hood redistribution of wealth, while the antagonist favours the poor pulling themselves up by their bootstrap. Here we assume that the protagonist is the good guy.SCENARIO 2
Consider the leading actress in a romantic film, the pinnacle of loyalty, gorgeous and innocently sensual. She, in the act of complete selflessness, has a one-night stand with her childhood sweetheart to help him out of a spiralling depression. He left the next day with a note of thanks and she went back to her husband. Here, some would say she did an act of compassion to save a soul.The two scenarios are the same. The first scenario, despite being on opposite sides of the argument, both embrace the ideology of this world. Stealing from the rich is no better than the impossibility of pulling oneself up by their bootstrap.
The second scenario tugs at your heartstrings with an incredibly romantic story, but then the leading actress defiles herself and her marriage in the name of a heroine's selflessness.
Sin littered as petals using poverty and heroines to trample the commandments of God and subtly saddled into the narrative. The narrative of sin is portrayed as righteousness, and so many fall hook, line and sinker for this deception.
Defiled platters
Why do so many people accept what is handed to them on a platter without question? Why do they walk the road conveniently laid out leading straight into the serpent's mouth?
The food on the platter is spoilt, but the fear of standing for what is right and receiving the penalties paralyses the majority.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.
1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)
Cowardice is not an excuse when facing God. Conquer cowardice by releasing pride and the instinct of self-preservation by focusing squarely on God and his desires. In this state, pride has no place of refuge.
Foolish widows
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers...
Matthew 23:14 (KJV)
The need for security and belonging has repeatedly led many astray. The belly of the beast often swallows women who do not have a robust support system. False teachers deceive them easily with random ideologies and comforts due to their need to belong.
Ideologies such as feminism have caused them to tear down their house (Proverbs 14:1) and, by extension, destroy their stability. They destroy the union and the hierarchy put in place by God for their benefit (Ephesians 5:22-25), but in the end, receive plagues and destruction.
Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth it not.
Hosea 7:9 (KJV)
We are all born into a wicked world with guardians of the exits such as religions, atheism, capitalism and even patriotism. Each ideology says it’s the way to nirvana, but instead is the predator blocking the escape to freedom. The world has us in its crosshairs, attempting to devour us at the earliest age of innocence while ignorant to the serpent's wiles—leading us away from God.
And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
Revelation 12:4 (KJV)
There is only one way, and Jesus showed us the way. He testified of God, and we find fulfilment only by following his ways.
Religion: The Wicked Overseer
Catholicism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Juche, Judaism, Bahai, Spiritism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Neo-Paganism, Satanism, Hermeticism, Wicca, Voodoo, Palo, Santeria, Kabbalism alongside Atheism and Agnosticism is a short list of religions and beliefs.
Many people transition between these systems in search of meaning in their lives. Even though their efforts are extensive, they never find peace; instead, they find conflict, dissent, lies, labour, chaos, poverty, and no fulfilment.
The truth of life is not stifling but liberating from carnal and oppressive death disguised as life.
28. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)
Protestant Christianity is born from the foundations of Catholicism, which was in turn born from a Roman foundation for control and gatekeeping the people away from God. Christianity opposes Catholicism but is only itself a shadow of the former. This similarity is evident in how they conduct their church services, the repetitive rituals, the exact fundamental doctrines (The Trinity, Breaking the Laws of God), and the lack of in-depth teachings. If Catholicism is wrong according to Protestant Christianity, then there must be a difference; however, should that difference favour the carnal or based on the word of God?
Religion is not how to find God; although many flavours exist, they only capture niche markets. They act as a controlled power base with an unsuspecting congregation, both guinea pig and army, which can be roused for a secular cause or dulled into passivity when acting for God.
Many people would have graduated from the milk stage without the guidance, or rather, gatekeeping of religion.
The Gospel model
2. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3. And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
4. And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
5. And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
6. And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
Luke 9:2-6 (KJV)
Today, churches are built on a monetary business model that is not Biblical. Jesus's commands and death removed the necessity for the Levitical priesthood. If there is no Levitical priesthood, there is no need for tithing to go to them but instead to God. There is no dispute that the logistics of functioning effectively in this world require purchasing power; however, in the context of God, that power must be exercised by the servants of God and in the service of God.
The above passage shows Jesus' instructions: Do not take any more for your journey to teach the gospel. Why is this tithing model still in use, especially when the congregation is told they could break all the other laws of God?
There are many doctrines taught as foundational that diminish the truth of the scriptures.
Scripture only (Sola Scriptura)
Faith only (Sola Fide)
Grace only (Sola Gratia)
Those three points instil in the congregation many clever deceptions:
Only the scriptures chosen by the religion are valid.
Faith, a word describing keeping the commands of God, is no longer an action word. The people no longer take action to keep the commands of God but see faith as just a belief.
Grace (Ephesians 2:8-9) means that there is no requirement to do anything to attain salvation. Indeed, we cannot achieve perfection as God or even come close without God, but if we are to be in his family, we must work for him by doing his will, starting with his commands.
Warped & false wisdom
The enemy uses many means, one of which is to warp scripture to hide its true meaning. When these misunderstandings are embedded within people who are told they are wise, removing them will prove difficult.
The rabbit hole's entire purpose is to suppress the law of God. The enemy's goal is to dissuade everyone from keeping God's commands. Only through God can we obtain life. There is no other place to find fulfilment. Consequently, this is why there is such an onslaught against God.
Many nations will return to God's laws (Isaiah 2:3), escaping the rabbit hole and the efforts of this empire to stop that is in vain.
And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Micah 4:2 (KJV)
Do not be fooled by the guise that religion represents God. If it did, it would keep God's commands (Luke 6:46). Do not be fooled by the doctrines of the world. After all, if they knew the truth, the world would not be in the state of stink that it is now.
Conclusion
When one walks in the great I AM, the Spirit removes all fear of moving forward. No longer is the focus on self or working in the name of the beast despite the urge for self-preservation. Furthermore, there is no inactivity of thought and action but a Spirit-filled soul pouring out the truth of God.
Life and death are not in the hands of the adversary but in the hands of God. Everyone who has found the truth of God must walk boldly in the face of persecution.
Winning the chessboard of strategy requires a depth of complexity and layers of rotten-cored shiny apples to outmanoeuvre and trap a skilled opponent. Bravery, resilience, knowledge and back-to-the-wall determination are elements needed to achieve victory. When the battle is for your life, it is no laughing matter; thus, never take the adversary for granted.
Time is not on our side, and we must choose whether to remain deceived and serve this world or wake up to the truth and God.