Is the devil the ruler of the world?

Question

In the bible it is said that the true ruler of the world is the fallen angel Lucifer.When the devil stood with jesus on the top of the mountain he offered to jesus all of the kingdom if jesus would kneel and call out his name and worship him.But jesus refused.So does that mean that the true ruler is Lucifer? If he offered the hole kingdom that means he's the owner of it.So that means that only christians faith is strong bet their god is weak.If the devil rules the world why do people still worship god?

Answer 1

John 12:30-32 KJV

(30) Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

(31) Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

(32) And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.



John 14:30 KJV

(30) Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.



Ephesians 2:1-10 KJV

(1) And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

(2) Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

(3) Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

(4) But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

(5) Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

(6) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

(7) That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

(8) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

(9) Not of works, lest any man should boast.

(10) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.



Romans 10:9-11 KJV

(9) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

(10) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

(11) For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.



Devil is only in control has long as God allows, then his time is up and he will be destroyed. Make your choice who you server today.



Revelation 20:9-10 KJV

(9) And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.

(10) And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.



Fact is tthat satan will be destroyed, God created all things. even the devil. However the devil will one day be destroyed.

Answer 2

When we look at events such as the Holocaust, I say a firm yes. As I cannot fully comprehend how can a human being get such a Machiavelical idea of exterminating a whole people without having been in some degree belonged to Evil. Perhaps if there were less antisemitics, racists, and terrorists then this world would not be so fallen!



But in the routine, we all have the bad side or evil inside you that we know it or not. To convince you, just look at how easy is to do a bad deed, but how hard it is to do good at all times. I mean, we don't live in a perfect world, and we surely aren't perfect ourselves. We keep on hurting each other to get this or that, for good or bad reason with intention or unintentionally. Humankind is sick with evil. It is not so much as an Evil person but it is in us just like some sort of disease of the heart, the mind and the soul.



We cannot just throw in the towel because the Devil might be the ruler of this world as there is more to the physical world. The best is to repair the damage that the Devil outside of us and our own little devils perform everyday. How? Just tune in G-d to get the answer. The real problem is not that G-d is impotent but that He wants to rely on us to fix our suffering world. He is able to accomplish miracles such as in Fátima in 1917 when many people were instantly healed (and other miracles). The event was attended by sceptics, atheists, journalist, and believers alike, rich and poor... Altogether they were about 70.000 people and the miracle of the sun was reported to have been seen in 40 kms around the Cova da Iria in Portugal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_of_the_Sun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyIpE1_qIFM&feature=related

Answer 3

Jehovah is permitting Satan to rule the world only for a short period of time. He is doing this so that everyone can choose between the ruler-ship of Satan which is going to be terminated very soon or the ruler- ship of God which is going to be eternal. Matthew 6:10.- Rev. 21:3,4

Answer 4

The Devil reigns over evil in the world. But his power is limited by God. One would say, "why does God even allow such a reign of the devil, why not just destroy him." There is a purpose, the purpose being to determine who will choose to follow God or follow the devil." Anyone who chooses not to follow God has sided with the devil already, wether they worship him, or even believe in him, at all. There are but two paths. Not believing in that fact does not make it any less real.

Answer 5

nicely, thats what the Bible says, so it would desire to be. (one million John 5:19) additionally evaluate that scripture to the only in Luke 4:5-8. Then evaluate that to the scripture at 2 Tim. 3:one million-8. curiously the devil IS on top of issues, and exerts his impression in this wicked international.

Answer 6

Though you are only half-educated, those who are more fully educated have wider knowledge. God is like that in that he sees further and has more power than the devil. Who attempts to be like him, but cannot. Thus we worship the more-complete entity, god. Who do YOU worship?

Answer 7

The Bible refers to the "world" as the earth, people in and of the earth.

It also warns not to conform to this world.

In many places in the Bible, it refers to the world as the ones who live only for this life with no regard for a heavenly reward upon the completion of this physical life

Answer 8

Of the earth? yes.



"If the devil rules the world why do people still worship god?",



Because God rules the universe.

Answer 9

He is the stewart of this World Age.

But he blew it, he's already been condemned, but the sentence wont be passed until the end of it.

Answer 10

The Bilderberg Group rules the world

Answer 11

That is essentially correct. Adam lost ownership of the world when he disobeyed God and took the fruit from Eve and ate it..



The reasoning is in your bible.

Answer 12

No. the devil is only symbolism, not a real thing

Answer 13

Why do people Worship, period?

Can't they figure out what is right and wrong on their own?



People are easily influenced by illusions, signs, experiences, and fantasies that are a socially acceptable means to acquire more attention of potential friends.

And they base their Logic of Truth off of such BS.



Morality in Buddhism is essentially practical in that it is only a means leading to the final goal of ultimate happiness. On the Buddhist path to Emancipation, each individual is considered responsible for his own fortunes and misfortunes. Each individual is expected to work his own deliverance by his understanding and effort. Buddhist salvation is the result of one's own moral development and can neither be imposed nor granted to one by some external agent. The Buddha's mission was to enlighten men as to the nature of existence and to advise them how best to act for their own happiness and for the benefit of others. Consequently, Buddhist ethics are not founded on any commandments which men are compelled to follow. The Buddha advised men on the conditions which were most wholesome and conducive to long term benefit for self and others. Rather than addressing sinners with such words as 'shameful', 'wicked', 'wretched', 'unworthy', and 'blasphemous' He would merely say, 'You are unwise in acting in such a way since this will bring sorrow upon yourselves and others.'



In the Kalama Sutra, Buddha says.

Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it..

Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.

Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.

Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.

Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.



But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.

Answer 14

I think the larger question is, why would anyone believe that mystical fairy tales from ancient mythology are real?

Answer 15

Usually he is.

Answer 16

God damn I sure hope so. . . he is so sexy!

Answer 17

doubt it ...