Chapter Thirty-Three/Judging the Infamous Harlot -Conclusion

 Baylon (or Babel, meaning "Confusion") came to its peak of greatness in Nebuchadnezzar's time. It was a relio-political state with more than a thousand temples and chapels. Its priesthood exercised great power. Though Babylon has ceased to exist as a world power, religious Babylon the Great lives on, and after the ancient pattern, she still seeks to influence and mold political affairs. But does God approve of religion in politics? In the Hebrews Scriptures, Israel was said to prostitute herself when she got involved with false worship and when, instead of trusting in Jehovah, she made alliances with the nations. (Jeremiah 3;6, 8, 9; Ezekiel 16:28-30) Babylon the Great also commits fornication. Outstandingly, she has done whatever she deems expedient in order to gain influence and power over the ruling kings of the earth. 1 TIMOTHY 4:1.

Today, religious leaders frequently campaign for high government office, and in some lands, they share in government, even holding cabinet posts. In 1988 to well-known Protestant clergymen ran for the office of president of the United States. Leaders in Babylon the Great love the limelight; their photos are often seen in the public press as they consort with prominent politicians. In contrast, Jesus shunned political involvement and said of his disciples: "They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world." - JOHN 6:15; 17:16; MATTHEW 48:10; see also James 4:4. 

Next time: Chapter Thirty-Three/Judging the Infamous Harlot - Modern-Day "Harlotry" 

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