Chapter 4 - Part 1- Living in Babel: Understanding the Influence of World Systems

In this video, I delve into the concept of living in a world influenced by Babylonian systems, which are characterized by a disregard for the Creator’s house rules and a pursuit of transient desires. I highlight the spiritual blindness that permeates society, leading to a culture of objectification and moral decay, as evidenced by historical and contemporary examples of violence and corruption. I urge each of you to reflect on how our culture has been co-opted by evil and to journal your thoughts on how we can align ourselves with God’s eternal kingdom rather than the fleeting pleasures of this world. This introspection is crucial for our spiritual growth and understanding of our true purpose. Let us seek to embody the virtues of Christ and live as stewards of His will in a world that desperately needs His light.

0:02:08 - Inland Academies: Rejecting Yahweh’s Providence
0:07:37 - Dead in Sins: Educational Systems and Secular Paganism
0:11:03 - The Whole World Under the Evil One
0:15:17 - Desires of the Flesh: Arrogance and Materialism
0:18:11 - Idolaters and the Kingdom of God
0:19:53 - Spiritual Energies: Personal and Intelligent Forces
0:24:52 - Usurping the Creator’s Vision (Colossians 1)
0:30:16 - The Potter and Clay: Limits of Human Control
0:34:46 - God’s Sovereignty Amid Evil World Systems
0:37:55 - Collaboration with Dark Forces: Finite Limits
0:41:53 - Humans Playing God: Failed Utopias
0:47:31 - Rethinking God’s Thoughts: Inspired Creativity
0:52:53 - Divine Power and Fruit of the Spirit
1:00:17 - Stewardship as Ruling Priests (1 Peter 4)
1:04:29 - Bezalel: Spirit-Filled Skills and Obedience
1:09:13 - Dedicating Gifts: From Worldly Service to God
1:11:25 - Corrupted Narratives: Wars, Bullying, and Babylon
1:15:27 - Spiritual Prostitution and Self-Centered Pleasure
1:18:43 - Devolution in Media and Culture
1:21:32 - Sins Piled to Heaven: Nominalism vs. True Faith
1:24:01 - Strangers and Foreigners: Seeking the Heavenly Homeland
1:27:02 - Reflection: Abandoning Babylonian Self-Sufficiency
1:31:39 - Journal Prompt: Conformity vs. Narrow Way