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The speaker opens by highlighting how businesses and societal systems today resist the mention of God, often labeling it 'religious fanaticism.' He argues that these systems operate under a different spirit, one that accommodates 'wantonness' and 'iniquitous words' in music and entertainment, but rejects any form of divine praise like 'hallelujah.' This resistance extends even to parliamentary settings, where expressing faith is met with disdain, indicating a system not designed to accommodate God.
The speaker explains that the first earth was destroyed due to the rebellion of its prince, corrupting the civilization. Similarly, the current earth, with humanity as its prince, will also be judged because of corruption. He states that the third earth, where Jesus will be the prince, will abide forever, ruled by God's nature, wisdom, and authority. The current intervention program by God aims to save as many as possible, through 'sons' who can advance His government.
Adam was originally given five key attributes: God's nature, character, authority, presence, and life. Adam reflected God, carried His tangible presence, and lived in an environment where even inanimate objects responded to God's presence. However, Adam lost these through rebellion, causing the earth to fall into bondage. The speaker explains that this loss necessitates a 'new Adam'—Jesus Christ—to restore humanity to its original purpose. Through Christ, humanity can regain these lost attributes, as He embodies all that Adam lost.
The quality of life, viewed from an eternal perspective, is tied to the depth of knowledge one has of God. Knowing God transforms individuals into His likeness, leading to spiritual transfiguration. Therefore, a generation ignorant of God will embody the character of another spirit. God desires to be known and worshipped, not through mere songs but through a heart submitted to His will and agenda. This submission enables people to advance His government, as intended when He created humanity in His image and likeness.
Man's original purpose was to remain fused with God, drawing from Him to build a civilization reflecting His signature—His nature, wisdom, and authority. Satan threatened this process by luring Adam into rebellion, separating him from God. Adam, initially created as a man without the growth to understand his role as an ambassador of another realm, succumbed to temptation. This disobedience opened the realm to other spirits, leading to the creation of anti-God systems within society that reject divine principles.