The CHARACTER of the World System.
This World System is the sphere dominated by the prevalence of sin and is separated from God. The character of those in this World System is after Satan – proud and self-seeking.
`…men….lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanders, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure…..` (2 Tim. 3: 2 – 4)
This behaviour is often covered up by `civility in society,` an outward politeness but underneath is pride and self-righteousness. It is shaped by the culture of the society they live in. This includes the customs passed down, education, arts, and fashion.
God`s word says that `the customs of the people are futile. (Jer. 10: 3) This is relating to making idols of gold and silver and worshipping them. Mankind has many idols that they worship, and all are futile, vain and worthless.
The OFFERINGS of the World System.
Authority positions and possession of land is often given to those who serve the interests of the world system. For example, in England, Kings gave castles and land to whom ever they desired for service to the Crown. They would be made `Lords` of the land.
Fame and fortune also are given to those adhering to the World System`s culture, fashion, sport, art, philosophy etc.
The RULERSHIP in the World System.
There is always a hierarchy of authority in the World System whether it is in the Political, Economic, or Religious spheres. Power and control in through the `chain of command.`
Then to keep their power these authorities decide on the laws and regulations that the people must obey. Severe consequences are for those disobeying these laws by man and Satan`s World System.
This World System is the sphere dominated by the prevalence of sin and is separated from God. The character of those in this World System is after Satan – proud and self-seeking.
`…men….lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanders, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure…..` (2 Tim. 3: 2 – 4)
This behaviour is often covered up by `civility in society,` an outward politeness but underneath is pride and self-righteousness. It is shaped by the culture of the society they live in. This includes the customs passed down, education, arts, and fashion.
God`s word says that `the customs of the people are futile. (Jer. 10: 3) This is relating to making idols of gold and silver and worshipping them. Mankind has many idols that they worship, and all are futile, vain and worthless.
The OFFERINGS of the World System.
Authority positions and possession of land is often given to those who serve the interests of the world system. For example, in England, Kings gave castles and land to whom ever they desired for service to the Crown. They would be made `Lords` of the land.
Fame and fortune also are given to those adhering to the World System`s culture, fashion, sport, art, philosophy etc.
The RULERSHIP in the World System.
There is always a hierarchy of authority in the World System whether it is in the Political, Economic, or Religious spheres. Power and control in through the `chain of command.`
Then to keep their power these authorities decide on the laws and regulations that the people must obey. Severe consequences are for those disobeying these laws by man and Satan`s World System.
