Rule by Proxy

Pergamon serves as a historical backdrop for understanding the concept of rule by proxy, where human kings like Antiochus and Hadrian willingly bowed to the authority of Zeus and Jupiter, thereby becoming tools of Satan. This manipulation illustrates how figures in power can abdicate their true authority, acting as pawns in a larger spiritual battle. The discussion delves into the implications of this dynamic, highlighting the temptation faced by Christ amidst the grandeur of earthly kingdoms.