Revelation 14:8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
It therefore becomes obvious that Gnosticism has made serious inroads into the Christian arena, and its concepts, and philosophies are currently deeply entrenched in the minds of many believers, to the point where it might require a herculean effort to divorce oneself from its grip.
Hence the reason why the call is made in Revelation to the honest in heart who may still be sitting in the churches which constitute Babylon, to immediately leave her doctrines, her teachings, her concepts and her practices, for even though God has many people still in Babylon, God cannot accept error in place of truth, even if it is done in sincerity. Remember when mom used to “Make” you drink your medicine? It was not optional for it was forced down your throat, even if you may not have liked it.
The same is true today, as various philosophies that are antichrist in nature, are now being forced down the throats of kids in our public schools and mature audiences are also being fed Gnostic concepts, for the most part. This is the reason why an urgent appeal is made to those who may not have previously known, to make your escape from the icy clutches of Balaamism and Gnosticism, the two peas in a pod which are causing so many people to lose their way.
Revelation 18:1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. 2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!