(Cont. from Page 31/12/84A). Oppression is exercised by corrupted individuals receptive to demonic influence (demonic expressions) that are willing to manipulate the collective will of a nation against the Supreme Will of the Lifegiver Almighty God. It is a deliberate demonstration of their rejection of the Spirit creative Law of God intended to perfect one's spirit for immortal heavenly life (the purpose of God for mankind). (Gal 6:15,16).
POLITICAL INDUCEMENTS. Through the offer of monetary incentives (bribes), flattery, and the promise of political favour, advocates 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. By receiving glory that belongs solely to God, they 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, that admiration of the political "wild beast" (demoncracies and dictatorships) would leave people without the beneficial restraint of the Spirit Law of God, and that many would lose their opportunity to everlasting spirit life because of demon-inspired activities. (Rev 12:7-12 & 13:4,8). (Cont. on Page 31/12/84C).
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