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  • The Kingdom Is in Place!
    The Watchtower (Study)—2022 | July
    • 10. (a) How does Daniel’s prophecy accurately portray the Anglo-American alliance? (b) What danger must we avoid? (See the box “Beware of the Clay!”)

      10 First, unlike the previous world powers mentioned in the vision, the Anglo-American alliance is symbolized, not by a solid metal like gold or silver, but by a mixture of iron and clay. The clay represents “the offspring of mankind,” or the common people. (Dan. 2:43, ftn.) As is plainly evident today, their influence in elections, civil rights campaigns, mass protests, and labor unions weakens the ability of this world power to implement its policies.

      Beware of the Clay!

      The feet of iron and clay from Daniel’s vision of the giant image. Amid the feet are protesters stirring up civil unrest, guards with shields, world leaders meeting together, and members of the United Nations at an assembly.

      In Daniel’s prophecy, the clay in the feet of the immense image symbolizes the common people. They have the power to influence political leaders and their policies. (Dan. 2:41-43) Could a danger lie there for us? Yes! If we do not safeguard our heart, we might compromise our neutrality. For example, we could be tempted to embrace the views of those who advocate change by means of protests or political endeavors. (Prov. 4:23; 24:21, ftn.) How can we avoid that danger? We must remember that Satan is the world’s ruler. (1 John 5:19) And God’s Kingdom is our only hope.​—Ps. 146:3-5.

  • The Kingdom Is in Place!
    The Watchtower (Study)—2022 | July
    • Beware of the Clay!

      The feet of iron and clay from Daniel’s vision of the giant image. Amid the feet are protesters stirring up civil unrest, guards with shields, world leaders meeting together, and members of the United Nations at an assembly.

      In Daniel’s prophecy, the clay in the feet of the immense image symbolizes the common people. They have the power to influence political leaders and their policies. (Dan. 2:41-43) Could a danger lie there for us? Yes! If we do not safeguard our heart, we might compromise our neutrality. For example, we could be tempted to embrace the views of those who advocate change by means of protests or political endeavors. (Prov. 4:23; 24:21, ftn.) How can we avoid that danger? We must remember that Satan is the world’s ruler. (1 John 5:19) And God’s Kingdom is our only hope.​—Ps. 146:3-5.

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