Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023) There is a conspiracy attempting to overthrow an entire governmental, economic, educational, and social system. The architects have become exceedingly prideful. Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023) People who are Satan's pawns in this conspiracy have no idea they are being manipulated. The religion of secular humanism binds the enterprise together. Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023) Satan conspired to draw one-third of the angels into fighting against God. This same Adversary still motivates sinister conspiracies working in our midst. Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023) From the beginning, Satan has attempted to influence heads of nations and religious organizations. We need to be aware that he will attack again and again. Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023) Satan's power of persuasion has gone undetected throughout most of human history, largely because God has allowed Satan free access to those not yet called. Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023) Satan has been immensely successful, taking control of secular education at major universities via the philosophies entrenched in God-defying humanism. Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023) Conspiracies are characterized by two or more people who fear loss of status or power, believing that they are justified to remove the perceived threat. Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023) Satan has done a good job of sabotaging the educational system of this nation, a deliberate effort by those motivated by a desire for wealth and power. For more resources, please see the library topic for Conspiracy
Why do the nations rage,
And the people plot a vain thing?
The kings of the earth set themselves,
And the rulers take counsel together,
Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,
“Let us break Their bonds in pieces
And cast away Their cords from us.” He who sits in the heavens shall laugh;
The Lord shall hold them in derision.
My son, if sinners entice you,
Do not consent.
If they say, 'Come with us,
Let us lie in wait to shed blood;
Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;
Let us swallow them alive like Sheol,
And whole, like those who go down to the Pit;
We shall find all kinds of precious possessions,
We shall fill our houses with spoil;
Cast in your lot among us,
Let us all have one purse"
My son, do not walk in the way with them,
Keep your foot from their path;
For their feet run to evil,
And they make haste to shed blood.
Surely, in vain the net is spread
In the sight of any bird;
But they lie in wait for their own blood,
They lurk secretly for their own lives.
So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain;
It takes away the life of its owners.
Then Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city&emdash;from Giloh&emdash;while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy grew strong, for the people with Absalom continually increased in number.
For the LORD spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying:
“ Do not say, ‘A conspiracy,’
Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy,
Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.
The LORD of hosts, Him you shall hallow;
Let Him be your fear,
And let Him be your dread.
He will be as a sanctuary,
But a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense
To both the houses of Israel,
As a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken treasure and precious things; they have made many widows in her midst.
And his servants arose and formed a conspiracy, and killed Joash in the house of the Millo, which goes down to Silla.
And they formed a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish and killed him there.
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Conspiracy Theory (Part Five)
Conspiracy Theory (Part Eight)
Conspiracy Theory (Part One)
Conspiracy Theory (Part Three)
Conspiracy Theory (Part Seventeen)
Conspiracy Theory (Part Sixteen)
Conspiracy Theory (Part Two)
Conspiracy Theory (Part Seven)
