The greatest rebellion in history will be led by people who think they’re serving God.
Most people won’t consciously think they’re opposing God.
They might even pray, read Scripture, or claim to be doing “God’s work.” But deep down, they’ve already rejected His ways, because:
They refuse to believe that God would allow evil governments or corrupt leaders.
Yet Romans 13:1 says, “There is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.”
They reject the idea that God uses trials, suffering, and judgment to test and refine hearts.
But 1 Peter 4:12 says, “Do not be surprised at the fiery trial... as though something strange were happening to you.”
And Isaiah 10:5 shows God using even wicked rulers as “the rod of His anger.”
They only accept a version of God that aligns with their own values, freedom, empowerment, victory, nationalism.
They create a god in their image (Psalm 50:21).
So when discomfort comes, they assume it’s satanic.
But what if God allowed it all for a greater purpose?
He raises up kings and removes them (Daniel 2:21). He hardens hearts. He sends delusions (2 Thessalonians 2:11).
Not because He’s cruel, but to expose the true condition of the human heart.
But Satan twists it.
He convinces people they’re victims of oppression, so they rebel.
They call God’s discipline injustice. They call His refining fire tyranny.
They try to tear it all down in the name of righteousness.
That’s the trap.
The beast will destroy Babylon (Revelation 17:16), and the world will celebrate.
They’ll believe they’ve overthrown the corrupt system.
But they won’t realize, they’re fulfilling God’s judgment, not defeating it (Revelation 17:17).
And the rebellion won’t stop there.
The same spirit that wages war on Babylon will gather to fight Christ Himself at His return (Revelation 19:19).
And He will not come back as a gentle teacher.
“Their flesh shall rot while they stand on their feet, their eyes shall rot in their sockets, and their tongues shall rot in their mouths.”
—Zechariah 14:12
“He shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
—Psalm 2:9
“The Lord is a man of war; Yahweh is His name.”
—Exodus 15:3
They think they’re saving the world.
They think they’re fighting evil.
But they’re actually joining the final rebellion against the Lamb (Revelation 17:14).
That’s the real deception.
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