In one hour she has been devastated!—Rev. 18:19. According to John, upon a scarlet-colored wild beast—the image of the wild beast—rides a symbolic harlot, dominating it. She bears the name “Babylon the Great.” (Rev. 17:1-6) This harlot fittingly stands for all false religion, foremost of which are the churches of Christendom. Religious organizations have given their blessing to the image of the beast and have tried to exert influence over it. However, during the Lord’s day, Babylon the Great has seen the waters, the people who support her, dry up dramatically. (Rev. 16:12; 17:15) False religion, however, will not just fade away. The harlot will remain a potent force, attempting to bend kings to her will until God plants an idea in the hearts of those in power. (Rev. 17:16, 17) Soon Jehovah will cause the political elements of Satan’s system, as represented by the United Nations, to attack false religion and destroy her influence.—Rev. 18:7, 8, 15-19.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:16:32 +0000
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