Understanding the Confederacy of Evil and Divine Resistance

A conspiracy, or confederacy, is a union of men in a work that does not bear the stamp of pure, straightforward, unswerving integrity4BC 1142.5. This spirit of unholy alliance is an offense to God, as it involves human policy and the support of one another in courses of action that are contrary to divine principlesPM 147.6+1.

The Nature of Unholy Confederacies

At its core, a confederacy is a clandestine scheme or a league formed by those who intend evilNWAD DEVICE.7+2.

• Self-Interest and Support: In such unions, the controlling principle is often a human policy where individuals pledge to sustain one another's interests, saying, "You give me your support, and I will give you my support"9LtMs, Lt 71, 1894, par. 10+1.

• Oppression and Robbery: These alliances have been used to implement systems of oppression and even the robbery of God's treasury through the manipulation of wages and royalties17MR 107.3+2.

• Opposition to Truth: The master mind in the confederacy of evil works intensely to keep the words of God out of sight while bringing the opinions of men into full view8T 305.1.

The Global Confederacy of Evil

There is a vast, organized effort led by satanic agencies to oppose the work of Christ and harass His peopleTM 36.2+1.

• A Brotherhood of Rebellion: In the last days, a fearful brotherhood inaugurated by Satan will be formed, where unholy human agencies combine with demon forces14LtMs, Ms 154, 1899, par. 2.

• Universal Harmony of Apostasy: There will be a universal bond of union, a great harmony of Satan’s forces, uniting all corrupt powers that have apostatized from the law of JehovahEVRR561.

• Religio-Political Intrigue: History shows that whenever the church and state enter into an evil intrigue or a "mystery of iniquity," it results in the legal establishment of error and the persecution of the faithfulECE 156.1+2.

Biblical Warnings and Examples

The Scriptures provide clear instruction on how the people of God should relate to such alliances.

• Do Not Say "A Confederacy": The Lord instructs His people not to walk in the way of the world or fear what they fear; instead, they are to sanctify the Lord of hosts and let Him be their dread Isaiah 8:12-13LS 322.1+1.

• The Tower of Babel: The dwellers on the plain of Shinar formed a confederacy born of rebellion for self-exaltation, but God uprooted them to prevent the demoralization of the worldKC 1.2+1.

• The Trial of Christ: The confederacy of evil moved upon the hearts of men to choose Barabbas over Christ, working out the principles of evil in the judgment hall Matthew 27:21-231SM 347.4.

Resisting the Alliance of Evil

To stand against these devices, believers must be vigilant and maintain a vital connection with Jesus Christ6BC 1094.3+1.

• The Only Safe Yoke: Any confederacy with the world is strictly forbidden; the only yoke a Christian should take is the yoke of Christ8MR 108.2.

• Guarding the Soul: To avoid falling prey to Satan’s devices, one must guard the avenues of the soul—reading, seeing, and hearing only that which is pure1MCP 107.3+1.

• Divine-Human Cooperation: While the confederacy of evil is great, the whole army of heaven is enlisted to fight for those who stand under the blood-stained banner of Prince ImmanuelRH October 11, 1892, par. 4+1.

• Ultimate Destruction: All such unholy alliances will eventually be broken in pieces and brought to naught by the power of GodPM 150.4+1.

"Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. Take counsel together, and it shall come to naught; speak the word, and it shall not stand; for God is with us" Isaiah 8:9-10PM 150.4.