DAILY TEXT, From today Tuesday, April 30, 2024,  It will cause damage in an extraordinary way (Dan. 8:24).

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Tuesday April 30, 2024

It will cause harm in an extraordinary way (Dan. 8:24).

Chapter 13 of Revelation tells us how the seventh head, the world power formed by the United Kingdom and the United States, acts. He presents her as a beast and describes her like this: “she had two horns like a lamb, but she began to speak like a dragon.” This wild beast “performs great signs; He even brings down fire from heaven to the earth in the sight of mankind” (Rev. 13:11-15). And chapters 16 and 19 of Revelation call her “the false prophet” (Rev. 16:13; 19:20). Speaking of what the world power of the United Kingdom and the United States is doing, Daniel mentioned something similar, for he said: “It will cause great destruction” (Dan. 8:19, 23, 24, note). And that was just what happened during World War II. The two atomic bombs that led to the end of this conflict were the result of the joint work of British and American scientists. This is how the world power formed by the United Kingdom and the United States made “fire come down from heaven to earth.” w22.05 10 para. 9.

What does “the image of the wild beast” represent? (Revelation 13:14, 15; 17:3, 8, 11).

Now we see another beast. It looks very similar to the seven-headed wild beast, but this one is scarlet red. Revelation calls it “the image of the wild beast” and says that it is “an eighth king” (read Revelation 13:14, 15; 17:3, 8, 11).c This “king” is said to have appeared, to have then it disappeared and later reappeared. This fits very well with what happened with the United Nations, which promotes the interests of the world political system. In its beginnings it was called the League of Nations. It then ceased to exist during World War II. And over time it re-emerged as we know it today.

What will the political beasts do, and why should we not be afraid?

With their propaganda, the political beasts will incite people to oppose Jehovah and his people. As it were, they will gather “the kings of the entire inhabited earth” for Armageddon, “the war of the great day of God the Almighty” (Rev. 16:13, 14, 16). But we should not have any fear. Our great God, Jehovah, will react immediately to save all who support his rule (Ezek. 38:21-23).

What will happen to all the beasts?

What will happen to all the beasts? Revelation 19:20 gives the answer: “The wild beast was caught, and with it the false prophet who performed signs before it, with which he deceived those who received the mark of the wild beast and those who worship the image.” her. While they were still alive, the two were thrown into the lake of fire burning with sulfur.” So, while they are still ruling, God's political enemies will be destroyed forever.

What difficult situation do Christians face because of governments?

Lessons for us. Christians must be loyal to God and his Kingdom (John 18:36). To achieve this, we must be neutral and not get involved in the political affairs of this world. But this can be very difficult, as governments want us to give them our full support, both in words and actions. Those who give in to this pressure receive the mark of the wild beast (Rev. 13:16, 17). And those who have the mark lose Jehovah's approval and the opportunity to live forever.​—Rev. 14:9, 10; 20:4. How important it is that we remain totally neutral, no matter how much governments pressure us to support them.

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