The Dark Side of God (Part 1) The Day of the Lord: Darkness, Not Light

God’s Dark Side Exposed: The Shocking Bible Verses That Reveal His Deception and WrathShow more

Many people believe that God is only light and love, and that he wants the best for his creation. They think that God is always good, fair, and merciful, and that he never lies or harms anyone. They long for the day of the Lord, when they expect to see his glory and enjoy his presence.

But is this the true picture of God? Does the Bible support this view of God? Or does it reveal a different side of God, a side that is dark, deceptive, and wrathful?

In this video series, we will explore the dark side of God, as revealed by the Bible. We will look at how God creates deception, sends delusion, and unleashes destruction on his enemies and those who rebel against him. We will also examine how this affects us today, and how we can avoid being deceived by God and his agents.

The Day of the Lord: Darkness, Not Light

One of the main themes of the Bible is the day of the Lord, the day when God will intervene in human history and judge the world. Many people assume that this will be a day of salvation and joy for God's people, and a day of doom and gloom for the wicked. But is this what the Bible says?

The prophet Amos warns the Israelites that they should not long for the day of the Lord, because it will be a day of darkness, not light. He says:

> Woe to you who long for the day of the LORD! Why do you long for the day of the LORD? That day will be darkness, not light. (Amos 5:18 NIV)

Amos goes on to describe the horrors that will happen on that day, such as famine, thirst, pestilence, war, earthquake, fire, and death. He says that no one will escape or survive, not even the strongest or the fastest. He says:

> In that day," declares the Sovereign LORD, "I will make the sun go down at noon and darken the earth in broad daylight. I will turn your religious festivals into mourning and all your singing into weeping. I will make all of you wear sackcloth and shave your heads. I will make that time like mourning for an only son and the end of it like a bitter day. (Amos 8:9-10 NIV)

Why does God do this? Because he is angry with his people for their sins and their hypocrisy. They have rejected his law, oppressed the poor, worshiped idols, and indulged in immorality. They have brought evil upon themselves, and God will not spare them from his wrath.