TERRORISM:  VIOLENCE PROVOKED BY UNWISE RULERS.

There are many kinds and degrees of politically sanctioned violence: Cruelty, persecution, intimidation, imprisonment     all of which may be employed directly or indirectly to suppress the rights of the people. But  violence done to the assumed rights of an individual is one of the foremost causes of terrorism. And just as there are many forms of injustice, so people of the world have widely differing opinions as to what constitutes justice.

Organized terrorism is the rejection of a nation's political activities and objectives by an alienated group of militant individuals. Terrorism is a demonically expressed rejection of those governing a nation and/or their misuse of authority to enforce policies, laws and punishments against offenders. While this authority might at first appear to originate from a publicly endorsed political mandate and signed agreement, this is not so.

For while the lack of wisdom betrayed by the pursuit of ill-conceived policies creates a sense of injustice among the people, leading to unrest, before such policies can be issued through the destructive pens and mouths of the select few, they are first conceived by "wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places". (Eph 6:12). They are the primary cause of civil unrest worldwide. This unrest is first made manifest through publicity campaigns, political lobbying and petitioning of the government. When this fails, people give demonic expression to their feelings through public demonstrations, even physical violence. Finally, under complete demonic control, alienated individuals give expression to their demons through organized terrorist attacks, nationally and/or internationally.

Rebellion against good principle usually begins in families. It may be expressed verbally or physically between family members, as well as between neighbours, work associates, and so on. But neglect of good principle always leads to injustice, and stems from the spirit of man rebelling against his Maker. Its origin? The demonic spirit realm in the vicinity of the earth and the evil influence that these debased spirits persuade people to accept from them.

JEHOVAH WILL REMOVE "HAUGHTILY EXULTANT ONES" FROM LIFE.
To separate "sheep"-like persons from "goat"-like ones in the last days of this "Esau age", the Spirit of the Lord's Judgement will cause agitation in the spirits of spiritually unclean people. (Matt 25:31-33). It is described as "the removal of the things being shaken... in order that the things not being shaken may remain"  (i.e.) obedient "sheep"-like servants of God. (Heb 12:26-29). The commotion among those being "shaken" will expose in them the corruptive evil spirit influence operating in "sons of disobedience" who practice the "deep  things  of satan";  particularly the "haughtily exultant ones" that rule this Godless world.  (Eph 2:1,2)  (Zeph 3:11  13.   Rev 2:24).

"For our fight is not against human foes, but against cosmic powers, against the authorities and potentates* of this dark world, against the superhuman forces of evil in the heavens (corrupted spirits in heavenly places). (Eph 6:12 NEB. See NWT). But do not be misled, this evil authority is implemented through the activities, words and deeds, of Godless men and women under demonic control, grievously affecting those in company with them. While we cannot prevent the superhuman forces of evil operating through such willing hosts, we can stand our ground: "Therefore, take up God's armour; then you will be able to stand your ground when things are at their worst, to complete every task and still to stand." (Please read Eph 6:13-18 NEB). We must exercise faith, praying sincerely to God that we may pass safely through these tests of our faith and remain steadfast. Supplementing our faith with accurate knowledge of the Word of God, we learn how to live righteously in the ways making for peace with God.  (Rom 5:1-5).

* Potentate:  One who possesses great power or sway;  a monarch.

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