“The greatest events that have been spoken of by the holy prophets will come along SO NATURALLY as the consequence of certain causes, that unless our eyes are enlightened by the Spirit of God, and the spirit of revelation rests us, WE WILL FAIL TO SEE that these are the events predicted by the holy prophets.” – George Q. Cannon
This happens because spiritual blindness and cultural decline occur gradually and naturally, making it difficult for people to recognize the fulfillment of prophecy and the consequences of their choices. George Q. Cannon’s quote suggests that without spiritual awareness, people fail to see the bigger picture unfolding before them. This process happens in several interconnected ways:
The Drift Toward Babylon: The Subtle Erosion of Values
- Babylon symbolizes worldliness, materialism, and moral corruption.
- As society prioritizes wealth, pleasure, and power over faith and virtue, spiritual discernment weakens.
- Instead of recognizing prophetic fulfillment, people dismiss warnings as mere political or social change.
Hedonic Adaptation: Losing the Sense of Gratitude and Need for God
- Hedonic adaptation refers to the tendency to quickly return to a baseline level of happiness after positive or negative changes.
- People who become comfortable in wealth, entertainment, and self-indulgence gradually lose awareness of deeper, eternal truths.
- Material comforts numb spiritual hunger, leading to complacency and a rejection of faith, responsibility, and sacrifice.
Religious Illiteracy: Forgetting the Word of God
- As fewer people read the Bible and sacred texts, they become ignorant of prophecy and moral teachings.
- Without knowledge of God’s law, they lack discernment and are easily swayed by modern ideologies.
- Society begins to view faith as irrelevant or outdated, making it easier to abandon God and replace Him with secular idols.
Attacks on Family and the Redefinition of Morality
- The family is the foundation of a strong nation, but modern culture dismantles traditional family values.
- Marriage, gender roles, and parenting are redefined, making it harder for children to develop strong moral foundations.
- With each generation further detached from biblical truth, the cycle of spiritual decline deepens.
Losing the Original Intent of the Constitution and Country
- The Constitution was deeply rooted in biblical principles, promoting freedom, responsibility, and moral governance.
- Modern interpretations, however, often strip away its religious foundation, making government more centralized and authoritarian.
- Without faith-driven leadership, justice and liberty decline, leading to chaos, division, and loss of national identity.
How This Leads to Prophetic Fulfillment Without Recognition
- The greatest events prophesied in scripture unfold slowly and logically as the result of human choices.
- Because people are spiritually blind, they fail to recognize that the decline in faith, morality, and national integrity is part of a larger fulfillment of prophecy.
- Without divine discernment, they interpret these events as progress, social justice, or political change, rather than the signs foretold by prophets.
What Can Be Done?
Return to Scripture – Daily Bible study restores knowledge and wisdom.
Defend Faith, Family, and Freedom – Stand for biblical truth, protect the family, and uphold constitutional values.
Strengthen Spiritual Discernment – Prayer and the Holy Spirit illuminate reality beyond material distractions.
Reject Babylon – Live a life rooted in virtue, sacrifice, and service, rather than chasing comfort and wealth.
Teach the Next Generation – Educate children in faith and history, ensuring they inherit wisdom, not confusion.
