I found this to be very appropriate in light of recent events. "And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness." I John 5:19 These are days that will test what we think we know and believe. The " whole world " lies in wickedness. wickedness : Greek word ponēros meaning full of labours, annoyances, hardships; of an evil nature or condition; bringing toils, annoyances, perils; of a time full of peril to Christian faith and steadfastness; causing pain and trouble. Do we believe that? Do we believe that everything of the world is grounded in evil ? "But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them." II Corinthians 4:3-4 Do we truly believe that Satan is the god of this world? That every single world system is under his jur...