Domination

The world is all about domination - politically, commercially, and religiously. Socialism. Monopoly. Islam. It all spells singular control by one or a small group. Isn't it interesting that after the Church is out of the picture, the people of the earth are under the singular control of the antichrist whose political, economic, and religious structures enslave the unsuspecting.

Herod was attempting to dominate politically. The Pharisees were attempting to dominate religiously. The Roman government, through their system of taxation, was attempting to dominate economically. Then, the Prophet, Priest, and King of an alien kingdom entered the stage and captivated the hearts of those who had been waiting for him. Everything was turned upside down! This 'new' kingdom was based on love, servanthood, and benevolence.

Personally, "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life" are the soul's way toward domination. I want. I want. I own. There is no end to the 'more, more' cry. Only death to self and being made alive to God in the power of Christ's resurrection can interrupt the world's dominating influence at the very core. [Read James 4:1-10; 1 John 2:15-17; et al.]