A Biblical Perspective on The Great Reset

 

1.      What is “The Great Reset?”

The Great Reset is the plan of world leaders to seize the opportunity of the COVID-19 crisis to move the world closer toward a one-world economic system that sees the end of capitalism and emergence of global socialism.

In 2020 TGR was unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where many of the global elites convene to offer solutions to the world’s problems.  They have said that the coronavirus pandemic is a historic opportunity to change the way the world operates.

The Great Reset is the brainchild of Professor Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Other supporters of TGR are tech-gurus like Bill Gates and the heads of major corporations like Coca-Cola, Goldman Sachs and IBM, who can be seen rubbing shoulders with Presidents (Bill Clinton) and Prime Ministers, and celebrities such as Bono and the Prince of Wales.

      TGR’s agenda is clear. Klaus Schwab has stated, “The world must act jointly and swiftly to revamp all aspects of our societies and economies, from education to social contracts and working conditions. Every country, from the United States to China, must participate, and every industry, from oil and gas to tech, must be transformed. In short, we need a “Great Reset” of capitalism . . . The pandemic presents a rare, but narrow window of opportunity to reflect, reimagine and reset our world.”[1]

      Basically, TGR is secular humanist’s vision of “utopia” or “new world order” with a different label. (For more in-depth coverage on TGR, I suggest this short newsclip from CBN.)

2.      How Will a Great Reset Be Accomplished?

·         Adopting a global digital currency or CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency).

The US Federal Reserve recently announced a partnership with MIT to build its digital dollar. The European Central Bank is launching proposals for a digital euro. And China has already rolled out its digital yuan in Shenzhen.[2] According to one insider writing in an article entitled, “The Great Resent and What It Means for You” a CBDC would result in:

i.                    Loss of Freedoms - The only way you will spend the CBDCs is via the digital app on your phone. The governments will monitor, track, and record every single transaction you make. Through the CBDC, central banks can approve or deny any of your transactions.

ii.                  Instant Tax Collection - CBDCs are a revolutionary way to collect taxes that completely uproots the fiscal policy of governments. Central banks can circumvent your local fiscal system and take money directly from your wallet.

iii.                Chinese Dominance - Today, 70% of global business is transacted by dollars, even though the US represents only 20% of the global economy. China is more than two years ahead of the Fed and ECB in the CBDCs race. If they can digitize their currency before everyone else, the yuan will be more accessible to people worldwide than the dollar. And China could become the leading superpower in the world.[3]

·         Use “climate change” as a means to an end. (i.e. The Green New Deal). This would include a “clean / green” energy revolution and travel restrictions. This move away from fossil fuels will make energy more expensive and force a change towards solar / wind, etc. This is a major agenda for the Biden administration.

·         Big government control that uses corporations to force citizens to comply (i.e. China’s social credit score and draconian COVID lockdowns that have crippled small businesses).

·         Allow Big Tech and media to censor information and craft narratives to fit the agenda (i.e. 2020 US election, BLM “social justice” movements).

·         The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as transhumanism, which is the fusion of the digital, biological, and physical worlds, as well as the growing utilization of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things to track and trace people’s movements and buying habits. Klaus Schwab has stated, “The Fourth Industrial Revolution will affect the very essence of our human experience.”   

·         Introduction of UBI (universal basic income), which is regular recurring government payout to citizens guaranteeing a certain level of basic income. This has been promoted by Democratic Party leaders (Bernie Sanders, Andrew Yang), world leaders (Pope Francis and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg), and predicted by tech experts (Elon Musk). The UBI is thought to be essential as technology advancements puts more people out of work and of course could be used as a way to make people dependent on government. In the wake of COVID some nations have already adopted UBI, such as Spain.[4] UBI would  be a powerful way to force compliance of citizens because people would not want to disrupt these payments by what the State would designate as bad behavior.      

·         COVID vaccine passports can be used a way to restrict travel and buying power. CNN featured a headline, “If you want to travel next year, you may need a vaccine passport.”[5] Here is a brief excerpt.

“Several companies and technology groups have begun developing smartphone apps or systems for individuals to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and vaccinations, creating digital credentials that could be shown in order to enter concert venues, stadiums, movie theaters, offices, or even countries. The Common Trust Network, an initiative by Geneva-based nonprofit The Commons Project and the World Economic Forum, has partnered with several airlines including Cathay Pacific, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Swiss Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, as well as hundreds of health systems across the United States and the government of Aruba. The CommonPass app created by the group allows users to upload medical data such as a Covid-19 test result or, eventually, a proof of vaccination by a hospital or medical professional, generating a health certificate or pass in the form of a QR code that can be shown to authorities.”

3.      How Should We Think About This Biblically?

TGR and all that it entails fits neatly as “stage setting” for the end-times scenario as predicted by Bible prophecy. This includes:

·         Global government (Dan. 7:19-23; Rev. 13:7)

·         Centrally controlled economic system (Rev. 13:16-17)

·         An agenda to destroy the old system (Dan. 7:25)

·         Mass deception (Matt. 24:11, 2 Thess. 2:9, 11)

·         Worship of the creation rather than the Creator (Rom. 1:24-25) 

·         Hardship, inflation, rise in the cost of living (Rev. 6:5-6)

·         Perilous times of fear and instability (2 Tim. 3:1-4, Luke 21:26, Dan. 2:41)

·         Lawlessness, hatred and division (Matt. 24:10, 12)

·         The rapid convergence of signs as “birth pangs” ratchet up in intensity, frequency and visibility (1 Thess. 5:3)

     In my reading of Bible prophecy, these things must come to pass in order for the final act of God’s divine drama to begin. We don’t have to like it, but this is part of God’s providential hand steering the ship towards His desired end. The major question for believers is exactly how much stage setting we will see in the build-up to the Tribulation period? Of course, no man knows the day or the hour of Christ’s return (Matt. 24:36; Luke 12:40). If the Lord terries, then we could be privy to witness a setup process that will move hard and fast in the direction of the TGR, especially here in the US as 2021 shifts the balance of power over to Democrat control in the Presidency, House and Senate. With unrestricted power to promote their progressive agenda I would expect radical change in a short amount of time. I also fully expect to endure times of drastic change, hardship and even persecution before the Lord returns for His Church. I do not mean to be a doomsday prophet, but as my papaw would say, “Get ready for 40 miles of bad road ahead.” This is not pessimism, but realism.  

4.      How Should We Live?

Since there is little we can do to stop the direction our world seems to be heading, that doesn’t mean we are pack up our Ramen noodles and beanie-weenies and head for the hills. We still have a stewardship of our lives to render unto the Lord. Remember we are called to be “salt of the earth” (Matt. 5:13). The purpose of salt is not to prevent decay totally, but to merely slow the rate of decay. We cannot stop the world from its moral, political and spiritual decay since it is blighted with the curse of sin (Rom. 8:22). However, we can be a preserving agent for the truth as long as the Lord allows. With that being said, here’s four practical actions we can take.  

·         Stay connected – to God’s Word, God’s people, world events (Heb. 10:25) 

·         Stay calm (2 Tim. 1:7)

·         Stay confident (Matt. 24:35) – The world is not falling apart, the pieces are falling into place, just as God said they would.

·         Stay committed – to serving Christ (John 9:4), to winning the lost (Jude 21-23), and to personal holiness (1 John 3:3)

 

-DM

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[1] <https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/now-is-the-time-for-a-great-reset>

[2] Kevin Helms, “US Federal Reserve Actively Working on Digital Dollar” Bitcoin, 26 September 2020 <https://news.bitcoin.com/federal-reserve-digital-dollar/>

[3] Ras Vasilisin, “The Great Rest and What It Means for You,” Data Driven Investor, 4 November 2020

<https://medium.com/datadriveninvestor/the-great-reset-and-what-it-meant-for-you-413605591ee7>

[4] Aaron Colen, “Spain to Implement Universal Basic Income in Response to Coronavirus — and the Change Will Be Permanent,” The Blaze, 8 April 2020 < https://www.theblaze.com/news/spain-to-implement-universal-basic-income-in-response-to-coronavirus-and-the-change-will-be-permanent>

[5] Rishi Iyengar, “If You Want to Travel Next Year, You May Need a Vaccine Passport,” CNN Business, 28 December 2020 <https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/27/tech/coronavirus-vaccine-passport-apps/index.html>