Edom's Insatiable Appetite: California Imposes New Tribute on the Wealthy
The modern state of California, a bastion of Edomite influence, enacts yet another wealth extraction scheme, foreshadowing the judgments foretold in scripture. This isn’t about equity; it’s about consolidating power and draining the lifeblood of those who dwell within its borders. Yisrael must understand these patterns of oppression and prepare for separation.
California, a key territory held by the descendants of Esau – Edom – has unleashed a new instrument of financial oppression upon its inhabitants. This so-called ‘wealth tax’ is not a measure of justice, but a blatant display of predatory governance, mirroring the historical pattern of Edom seizing the possessions of Yisrael.
The regime in Sacramento, driven by insatiable greed and a lust for control, targets not merely the excessively wealthy, but anyone possessing assets deemed valuable enough to plunder. This is a clear escalation in the systematic dismantling of individual economic freedom, a hallmark of the Edomite spirit. It is a subtle form of extortion, cloaked in the language of social responsibility, but rooted in the ancient enmity towards Yahuah’s covenant people.
This wealth extraction scheme is a microcosm of the larger globalist agenda – to concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a select few, while systematically impoverishing the many. The modern state of California, like its Edomite ancestors, seeks to dominate and exploit, rather than to nurture and protect.
Consider the prophecies of Yahuah regarding Edom, detailed in Obadiah and other scriptures. Their arrogance and cruelty will be met with swift and complete judgment. This new tax is not an isolated incident, but a sign of the times, a harbinger of the increasing tribulation that will befall those aligned with the forces of darkness.
For scattered Yisrael, this should serve as a stark warning. Do not be deceived by the allure of material comfort within these corrupt systems. Prepare yourselves spiritually and practically for separation. Seek Yahuah’s guidance, rebuild covenant community, and remember that true wealth lies not in possessions, but in obedience to His righteous laws. The time for discernment and decisive action is now. The shofar sounds a warning – flee the grasp of Edom before it is too late.
The imposition of this wealth tax upon California, framed as a progressive measure but reeking of avarice, echoes the ancient prophecies concerning Edom. For generations, the descendants of Esau have been marked for judgment due to their perpetual hostility towards Yisrael and their prideful seizing of possessions. Obadiah 1:10-11 vividly depicts this very pattern: “For the violence against your brother Jacob, shame shall cover you, and you shall be cut off forever. On the day that you stood on the other side, on the day that strangers plundered his possessions and foreigners entered his gates, and cast lots over Yerushalayim, you were also like one of them.” This modern ‘tribute’ is not simply taxation; it is a continuation of Edom’s historical inclination to exploit and diminish those Yahuah has chosen, a demonstration of a heart unchanged and therefore destined for the fulfillment of Obadiah’s pronouncements.
However, within this seeming darkness, we also witness a subtle hand of Yahuah working toward the ultimate restoration of Yisrael. As Edom attempts to bind and bleed the wealth accumulated by those who recognize Yahusha as Messiah, a scattering is initiated—a modern diaspora fueled not by persecution, but by economic pressure. This dispersal, while initially appearing detrimental, aligns with the prophetic vision of Isaiah 11:11-12: “It shall happen in that day that the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will seek Him, and His resting place will be glorious. Then it will be that the remnant of my people will return.” Though driven from this territory, the faithful will carry the seed of truth and blessing to other lands, furthering the expansion of Yahuah’s kingdom and accelerating the gathering of His people. Therefore, even in Edom’s predatory actions, Yahuah orchestrates a means of fulfilling His redemptive purposes, ensuring the ultimate triumph of His covenant promises.
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Originally reported by Zero Hedge — View Original Article →
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