The Oldest Struggle in Human History

Temptation has been with mankind since the Garden of Eden. In Genesis 3, the serpent tempted Eve, and in Matthew 4, satan tempted Jesus. Both were approached with the same schemes, but their responses were drastically different. Eve yielded and fell, while Jesus stood firm, rebuking satan by quoting Scripture.

The Apostle John explained this pattern in 1 John 2:16, identifying satan’s threefold method of attack: “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.” These are the enemy’s tools—whether in the garden, in the wilderness, or today in our technology-driven world.

Technology and the New Temptation

With every leap in innovation, new temptations arise. Faster, smarter, more powerful technologies seem to grip our lives, shaping not only how we work and communicate but even how we think about ourselves.

• Lust of the flesh: “This new gadget looks so amazing—I must try it!”

• Lust of the eyes: “Have you seen what this device can do? I want it!”

• Pride of life: “I need to own something better than everyone else!”

Just as satan tempted Eve, and just as he tempted Christ, so too he tempts us through the endless allure of “the next best thing.”

Living in the Days of Noah

Bible prophecy students often echo Jesus’ warning: “As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man” (Matthew 24:37). Genesis 6 describes those days:

• People were indifferent to their spiritual condition.

• Violence filled the earth.

• Wickedness and corruption abounded.

• Humanity was consumed with self-indulgence, ignoring God.

Does this sound familiar? Our modern age is equally marked by distraction, rebellion, and obsession with pleasure. Technology is not evil in itself, but in the hands of fallen humanity, it magnifies temptation and accelerates rebellion.

Babel Revisited

After the flood, humanity once again rebelled in Genesis 11 with the Tower of Babel. They declared, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves” (Genesis 11:4). In Genesis 11:3 we are told, “…they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly.” And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar.” Some versions will use the words tar or pitch instead of bitumen, but it’s all the same thing. This is the same element Noah used on the ark to keep it waterproof. “Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch.” (Genesis 6:14) In building the Tower of babel, they wanted to rebel so strongly against God that they waterproofed the tower of Babel.

They waterproofed the tower with pitch—an arrogant statement that even if God sent another flood, they would outwit Him. It was rebellion in brick and mortar. God’s response was swift: He confused their language, dividing humanity and halting their plan.

Today, however, technology is erasing those very barriers God once set. Translation devices such as Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 and AI-powered earbuds promise seamless, instant conversation across dozens—even hundreds—of languages. What God divided, man now seeks to unite once again, not to glorify God, but to glorify self.

The Next Frontier: AI Without Limits

From language translation to platforms like OpenAI’s Sora 2, technology now offers the power to “push the limits of imagination”—a dangerous prospect in a world where imagination is already twisted by sin. Add in tools like Base44, which lets anyone turn an idea into a custom-built app with no coding required, and you see the building blocks of another “digital Tower of Babel.”

Temptation whispers:

• “Create anything you want.”

• “No limits. No restrictions.”

• “You are in control.”

It is the same lie satan told Eve: “You will be like God” (Genesis 3:5).

From Temptation to Control

Technology doesn’t just tempt; it also controls. In September 2025, the UK government announced mandatory Digital ID cards, nicknamed “BritCards.” By law, citizens must have this ID to work. No card, no job.

Prophecy students cannot ignore the parallels to Revelation’s warning: “that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark” (Revelation 13:17). Digital ID is a forerunner; the system is being prepared.

The Prophetic Parallel

From Eden to Babel, satan has used the same threefold tactic: lust, pride, and rebellion. What changes are the tools. In Eden it was fruit. In the wilderness it was stones and kingdoms. Today, it is technology.

As tempting as these tools may appear, Scripture reminds us of our defense: the Word of God. Jesus resisted satan by saying, “It is written” (Matthew 4:4). So must we.

Stand Firm in the Last Days

Technology will continue to advance. Translation devices, artificial intelligence, and digital IDs are not inherently evil—but they can be used to accelerate mankind’s rebellion against God. As believers, we must discern the times, recognize Satan’s schemes, and resist temptation with the Word of God.

The prophetic clock is ticking. The tower is rising again—not of stone, but of circuits and code. And just as in Noah’s day, and just as it was at Babel, judgment is coming.

Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus.

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