Conclusion Roman Catholics
Has the Creator given you "eyes to see, and ears to hear" (Deuteronomy 29:4) the abominations of the Church of Rome? If Rome could have been reformed, we would have healed her. But, she would not-- and is not healed-- so forsake her. "We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her" (Jeremiah 51:9). The vast system of lies that forms the foundation of Roman Catholicism astounds the gaze of even the True Believer, and it is quite understandable that the Apostle John "wondered with great admiration [or, wonder]" (Revelation 17:6), when he was shown MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH (17:5). Satan, the Father of Lies (John 8:44), demands homage from his people, much as Christ expects of His Church; therefore, the lies of the Church of Rome become him. "Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron" (1Timothy 4:2). Can such a judgment be too harsh for an institution which has forced itself upon the world as the SOLE repository of Christian Salvation-- and, thereby damned untold multitudes? "Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double" (Revelation 18:6). Your departure from Rome, as well as those who may follow your example, will reward your former master. "22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh" (Jude 22-23).
As with any system of sin and error, the command of God is clear: "Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the LORD, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you" (2Corinthians 6:17). Rome is a fearful master that comes to you as an "angel of light" (2Corinthians 11:14), but "inwardly they are ravening wolves" (Matthew 7:15). It is no more your part to reform Catholicism than it is for the "leopard [to change] his spots" (Jeremiah 13:23). Yours is to "flee from the wrath to come" (Luke 3:7) by separating yourself from Roman Catholicism. Flee in faith to the person of Jesus Christ, "as unto a faithful Creator" (1Peter 4:19), in Whom you should abide. "For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls" (1Peter 2:25). The beloved Apostle Peter can only rejoice that you would refuse the Babylonish system of the Bishop of Rome. "Choose you this day whom ye will serve" (Joshua 24:15)-- Rome OR Christ!
by Tom Stewart