Written by: Peter Hammond
Article source: JOY! Magazine
“Therefore, take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all, to stand.” – Ephesians 6:13
Confronted as we are by deception in the news media, distraction and defilement in the entertainment industry, indoctrination in educational institutions, and intimidation by politicians and their bureaucratic bullies – not to mention the rise of the “thought police” seen in lockdown lunacy, masquerade madness, pandemic panic paranoia, and the propaganda “salvation by vaccination” covid cult – how are we to respond?
“Everyone will deceive his neighbour and will not speak the truth; they have taught their tongue to speak lies; they weary themselves to commit iniquity” (Jer 9:5).
Resist the tide of tyranny
In this age of indoctrination and intimidation, it is essential that we respond with resistance. We need to know what we believe, why we believe it, and how to defend it in argument. We must fear God alone – not man. Like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, we must not bow and we must not bend. The God whom we serve is able to save us – and He will. But even if He does not, we still will not bow to the idols of this world, nor will we serve their agenda.
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Gal 5:1).
Disconnect from disinformation
The first and most important step of resistance is to disconnect from the world’s depressing disinformation and distraction. Switch off and unplug your TV. Cancel the DStv and Netflix subscriptions. Refuse to listen to their lies.
“He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house; he who tells lies shall not continue in my presence” (Psa 101:7).
Determine to defy their defilement
Boycott blasphemy and delete defilement. Much of what is called entertainment – particularly from the blasphemous Hollywood industry – is little more than spiritual pollution. Boycott the blasphemous. Delete what defiles. Refuse exploitation in the name of entertainment.
“Come out of her, My people, lest you share in her sins and lest you receive of her plagues” (Rev 18:4).
Dismiss disinformation
So much of what is called the mainstream media has become lame stream – dealing more in deception and disinformation than truth. Whenever you see a major news focus, look around for the real story they are trying to distract you from. Far from reporting “without fear or favour”, the anti-Christian, pro-abortion, pro-perversion agenda of Slime Magazine, Newsspeak, Useless News and World Report, the Communist News Network, the Bolshevik Broadcasting Corporation and the Sunday Crimes reads more like propaganda, distraction, and deception.
“Remove falsehood and lies far from me…” (Prov 30:8).
Refuse to participate in the lies of the world
“The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. One word of truth outweighs the world. You can resolve to live your life with integrity. Let your credo be: Let the lie come into the world, but not through me!” – Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Refuse to allow your children to be indoctrinated in state indoctrination gulags
What the world calls “education” has, in far too many cases, been distorted into indoctrination. State schools are increasingly becoming more like state indoctrination gulags – teaching children fear instead of faith and promoting masquerade over meaningful education. “I am much afraid that schools will prove to be wide gates to hell unless they diligently labour in explaining the holy Scriptures, engraving them on the hearts of the youth. I advise no one to place his child where the Scriptures do not reign paramount. Every institution in which men are not constantly occupied with the Word of God must become corrupt.” – Martin Luther
“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ” (Col 2:8).
Distrust big tech, big pharma, big business, and big government
The globalist agenda advances communist goals – eroding freedoms and centralising power in big government.
“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption” (2 Pet 2:19).
Stand for faith and freedom in a time of apostasy and tyranny
Disconnect from the New World Order’s indoctrination, disinformation, distraction, and defilement industries. Resist censorship. Refuse to take part in their masquerade madness, lockdown lunacy, and virus “vaccination” victimisation. Instead, support decentralisation, the free market, and big families. We need to invest in Bibles, freedom, history, homes, family, and faith.
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Cor 3:17).
Reading is an act of resistance in a landscape of distraction
Resistance begins with reading. We need to invest in the mind. Readers make leaders. A reading Christian is a growing Christian. Build your library with excellent Christian books that lay solid foundations for Biblical reformation.
“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil” (Eph 5:15-16).
Rediscover your history
The founder of the modern communist movement, Karl Marx, declared that the first battlefield is the rewriting of history. Resist the cancel culture Marxist revolution that seeks to distort and destroy our Christian heritage. Learning real history is a major step towards real resistance to the new world disorder.
Read books such as What If Jesus Had Never Been Born, Victorious Christians Who Changed the World, The Greatest Century of Reformation, The Greatest Century of Missions, Sketches from South African History, and other biographies of those who helped build Christian civilisation. These books are all available through Frontline Fellowship.
“Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition…” (1 Cor 10:11).
Resistance by home education
Instead of big government, support big families. Respond to revolution with resistance and reformation. Rather than subjecting your children to the world’s indoctrination, invest in them – and in your grandchildren – through home education. Supporting Christian schools and home-based education curricula is one of the most important, strategic, and influential steps for faith and freedom that anyone can take.
“And these Words which I commanded you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…” (Deut 6:6-7).
Traditional families are real resistance to revolution
In this age of secular humanist, Marxist, anti-Christian revolution and the promotion of perversion, one of the most effective and lasting acts of resistance is to marry a God-fearing spouse and have many children. Investing in future generations by reforming your family and raising up a new generation in the love and fear of the Lord will have deep and eternal impact.
“Therefore, know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments” (Deut 7:9).
Support alternative media
Refuse to be deceived and distracted by the disinformation industry of the new world disorder. Support alternative Christian media – like JOY! Magazine, podcasts, websites, mailing lists, and social media platforms – that stand for faith and freedom.
“The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness” (Pro 15:14).
Support excellence in entertainment
Instead of allowing ourselves to be defiled by the exploitative, blasphemous Hollywood industry, we should support excellence in art and entertainment from Christian filmmakers – like the Kendrick Brothers and Frans Cronje – as well as Christian musicians and artists.
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things” (Phil 4:8).
Start or support a prayer, Bible study, and action group
One of the most practical ways to resist the new world disorder is to start – or join – a prayer, Bible study, and action group. Small groups committed to working through every book of the Bible, and applying its truths to every area of life, lay a strong foundation for Biblical reformation and spiritual revival. Could you start a group like this in your home? In your congregation? At your workplace, school or university?
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Rom 12:2).
Learn from Christian history
“Stand in the ways and see and ask for the old paths, where the good way is and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls … Also, I set watchmen over you, saying, ‘Listen to the sound of the trumpet!’” (Jer 6:16-17).
Expose and oppose deceit, deception, and decadence
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them” (Eph 5:11).
Are you willing to stand in the gap and make a difference?
“So, I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it…” (Eze 22:30).
Pray the Psalms
Psalms is the longest book in the Bible – and the one placed at its centre. It is both the hymn book and the prayer book of Scripture. Pray the imprecatory Psalms. Pray against evil. Pray for justice. Pray for Heaven-sent revival. Revive the prayer meeting – and pray the Psalms. “Who will rise up for Me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for Me against the workers of iniquity?” (Psa 94:16).
Stand for faith and freedom
Start or join a prayer, Bible study, and action group. We want to fear God alone – free from the fear of man. Disconnect from the world’s indoctrination and disinformation. Invest in discipleship and mentorship. Make Christ’s Great Commission your supreme ambition. Stand up for Jesus. Step out in faith. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Fight the good fight of faith. Invest in home education. Support alternative news media. Raise your family in the love and fear of the Lord – and invest in future generations. “You are the salt of the earth … You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven” (Matt 5:13-16).
Victory is assured
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Cor 15:57-58).
This article is featured in the September issue of JOY! Magazine. Read a digital version of this magazine here: joygifts.co.za
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Date published: 17/09/2025
DR PETER HAMMOND – founder of Frontline Fellowship and Africa Christian Action. He is a writer, missionary, evangelist, historian, and preacher. Visit www.FrontlineMissionSA.org
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