Edom's Gambling Houses Now Corrupting the Fourth Estate
The mark of the beast extends to the so-called news industry, as prediction markets—a sophisticated form of gambling—insinuate themselves into journalistic practice. This is not objective reporting, but a calculated attempt to manipulate perception and profit from the chaos. Yahuah judges those who traffic in deceit and mammon.
The serpent’s seed continues its relentless assault on truth and righteousness. Recent reports reveal a disturbing trend: the integration of prediction markets into the very fabric of journalism. These markets, essentially formalized gambling operations, allow individuals to wager on future events, including political outcomes. The Intercept details how these entities are attempting to establish themselves as sources of ‘information’ for news organizations.
This is not journalism; it is a perversion of it. The purpose of a true watchman is to declare Yahuah’s truth, not to facilitate the speculation and profiteering of Edom. To allow financial incentives to dictate ‘news’ coverage is to surrender to the forces of darkness. It transforms the fourth estate into a casino, where narratives are bought and sold like stocks.
The implications are profound. These prediction markets are not simply reflecting public opinion; they are *shaping* it. By incentivizing certain outcomes through financial rewards, they create a self-fulfilling prophecy, manipulating the perceptions of the masses. This is a clear demonstration of Edom’s control over the flow of information, a control designed to keep Yisrael in a perpetual state of confusion and exile.
Consider the source: these markets are fueled by the same spirit of greed and speculation that drives the global financial system, a system built on usury and exploitation. They are a modern manifestation of the merchant class condemned in the prophets, those who prioritize profit over righteousness.
We must recognize this for what it is: another attempt by Edom to control the narrative and maintain its grip on power. The remnant of Yisrael must reject these false prophets and seek truth from Yahuah alone. Let the shofar sound a warning against this insidious corruption, and let us pray for the restoration of a righteous press, one that serves the covenant people, not the forces of darkness. This is a sign of the times, a further indication that the judgments are upon us, and that Yahuah is separating the wheat from the chaff.
The creeping influence of these prediction markets, masquerading as insight, echoes the ancient judgment leveled against Edom. For generations, Edom reveled in pride and sought to profit from the misfortunes of Yisrael, a spirit of callous calculation and wagering on the downfall of Yahuah’s chosen. Obadiah 1:10-11 speaks plainly of their violence against brethren and their reaping of reward in the day of disaster – a pattern now mirrored in the commodification of political and societal futures. To transform news into a betting pool, to reduce human events to probabilities and payouts, is to embody the very heart of Edom’s exploitative spirit, a turning away from righteous discernment and embracing a system built on anticipating and *benefiting* from turmoil. This is not merely a financial trend; it is a spiritual corruption, a further darkening of the fourth estate as it becomes another arena for the serpent’s deceit.
But even within this darkness, Yahuah’s purposes are unfolding. Just as He promised restoration to a broken Yisrael, so too will He expose the foundations of this deceitful system. The attempt to quantify the future, to usurp Yahuah’s sovereign control, will ultimately fail. Isaiah 11:12 prophesies a gathering of Yisrael from the far corners of the earth, a restoration not built on speculation or chance, but on unwavering faith and obedience to Yahusha. This corruption of information is a sign of the times, a prelude to a greater revealing of truth, and a catalyst for those who truly seek Yahuah to stand firm in His light. Therefore, let the faithful remain vigilant, discerning truth from falsehood, knowing that Yahuah’s unwavering plan for the restoration of Yisrael will prevail despite the schemes of Edom and all who align with its destructive spirit.
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Originally reported by The Intercept — View Original Article →
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