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5. And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. Revelation 17:5 John is shown by an angel the great harlot, or Babylon the Great, a picture of a world system that opposes God. Babylon is a symbol of evil power, corrupt and wicked, which leads people into sin. Its political, religious, and economic powers are morally and spiritually corrupt. Babylon shows how worldly wealth and luxury can be associated with moral decay and spiritual compromise. Babylon, with its corruption, influences nations, governments, systems, leaders, and societies. The hidden mystery is that Babylon is not just a city but a spiritual reality of human systems and institutions built in rebellion against God. This corruption will be destroyed by God,showing His sovereignty and final victory over all that is false and evil. Take notice of the warning: evil will not prevail over the Almighty and eternal holy God. Amen.