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Spirit of lawlessness in the Bible

          The Bible warns that in the last days, a “ mystery of lawlessness ” will intensify (2 Thessalonians 2:7). This is more than a rejection of human laws—it is a deep, spiritual rebellion against God’s authority. The spirit of lawlessness is an invisible, corrupting influence at work in individuals, communities, and nations, pushing them to reject God’s truth and embrace sin as normal. The Meaning of Lawlessness           The Greek word for lawlessness, ἀνομία (anomia), means “ without law ” or “ against law. ”           Biblically, it describes: ● Deliberate rejection of God’s commands (Psalm 2:1–3). ● Choosing self-rule over God’s rule (Judges 21:25). ● Twisting moral standards (Isaiah 5:20). Key Verse:     " Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. " 1 John 3:4           This tells us that lawlessness is not just a social disorder—it is the essence...