Paradise Scorched: Choosing to Serve in Heaven, Not Rule in Hell

Paradise Scorched: Choosing to Serve in Heaven, Not Rule in Hell

By Rev. Kat Carroll with helpful editing by Lex (AI Co-Pilot)

“Better to reign in hell than serve in Heaven” – Paradise Lost – John Milton

But what if we reverse that?

I’d rather serve in Heaven than rule in hell – At least that’s my stance on today’s topic.

A simple inversion, and yet it speaks volumes. In a world where power is often prized over principle, and profits over people, this statement becomes a beacon. A conscious refusal to dominate through deceit, to climb the ladder of corruption only to discover it leans against the gates of damnation.

We’re watching the edges of society fray: California burns—physically and ethically. The promise of “Paradise” was lost not just in flames, but in the behaviors of those entrusted to lead.

Milton Betrayal in Modern Form

John Milton’s Paradise Lost depicts Lucifer’s fall from grace. His iconic line, “Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven,” has long been quoted to justify rebellion, defiance, and self-sovereignty—but in the hands of the power-hungry, it becomes an instruction manual.

Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, Hillary and Bill Clinton, and others like them are not merely political figures. They are archetypes. Attending private dinners and salon appointments while citizens were told to mask up, isolate, and shutter their businesses, these leaders chose to reign above the laws they created. “Rules for thee but not for me”.

They weren’t alone. From local mayors to national officials, the pandemic years revealed who saw themselves as sovereign—and who still served. The hypocrisy was not subtle. It was weaponized.

And this isn’t limited to the United States. The same archetype—ruthless, duplicitous, and drunk on dominion—has embedded itself across the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. Whether wearing suits or robes, they operate from the same playbook: consolidate power, mask control as care, and sell freedom for fear.

Throughout history, infiltrators and deceivers have hidden among the faithful, assuming titles and garments of holiness to cloak darker agendas. From the “false brethren” warned of in scripture to the “fake Jews” mentioned in Revelation—those who call themselves Jews but are not—history shows us that wolves in sheep’s clothing are not just metaphor.

“I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.” — Revelation 2:9

The Cathars, a medieval Gnostic Christian group, were persecuted and ultimately annihilated by the Roman Church—not merely for heresy, but perhaps for seeing through the veil. They taught that the material world was ruled by a false god, a demiurge, and that true salvation came through rejecting the corrupt systems of earthly power. Their fate serves as a cautionary tale about what happens to those who challenge institutional dominion masquerading as divine authority.

The Luciferian Template

This isn’t just literary allegory. Many modern political actors follow the Luciferian arc:

• Pride before the fall: Self-glorification as saviors while sowing division.
• Seduction into rebellion: Coercing others to follow draconian rules while exempting themselves.
• Illusion over light: Censorship, gaslighting, and carefully managed media optics.

Milton’s Lucifer doesn’t say he wants freedom—he wants dominion. So do the power brokers of today. Dominion over speech. Over land and resources, your bank accounts… Over thought.

And who is the ruler of this world, according to Scripture?

📖 Satan as “Ruler of This World” — Verified Scripture

Here’s what Scripture and credible interpretations show:

John 12:31 – Jesus calls Satan “the ruler of this world” (ruler of this world will be cast out) openbible.info+13reddit.com+13en.wikipedia.org+13

John 14:30 (“the ruler of this world is coming”) and John 16:11 and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned, referring to Satan.

Luke 4:5–7 – Satan offers Jesus dominion over all the world’s kingdoms, implying delegated power gotquestions.org+7reddit.com+7bibletools.org+7

Corinthians 4:4 – Satan is called “the god of this age,” who blinds unbelievers to the gospel biblehub.com

Ephesians 2:2 – He’s the “prince of the power of the air,” active among the children of disobedience en.wikipedia.org+9thinkingonscripture.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9

1 John 5:19 – Affirms that “the whole world lies in the power of the evil one” reddit.com

These titles—ruler of this world, god of this age, prince of the power of the air—refer not to a benevolent force, but to Satan himself. Scripture and theology alike affirm that Satan holds temporary authority and spiritual influence over worldly systems, mass deception, and the minds of the unbelieving.

Theologians have explained that Satan’s dominion is real, yet limited, and ultimately subject to the sovereignty of God. Christ’s sacrifice disarmed this false ruler, and those who awaken to this reality are no longer bound to his systems of fear and control.

This reminds us that the real war isn’t left vs. right, it’s light vs. darkness. And those who seek to rule at all costs may have already made their allegiance.

The Book of Revelations also speaks to the idea that evil will be confronted and exposed, not ignored. The text suggests that believers are called to stand for righteousness and speak truth, which aligns with the broader biblical teaching that evil must be confronted and exposed.

As we move toward the golden age of Gaia, the end of a long cycle and the beginning of the Satya Yuga, this may be why all the corruption is being exposed and removed; to end  the time of Satan. 

Exposing the Fires, Literal and Symbolic

The fires in California and beyond weren’t just wild—they were weird.

• Melted engine blocks, but nearby greenery untouched.
• Homes incinerated, trees left standing.
• Multiple ignition points, blue flashes in the sky, and the silent censorship of those who dared document it.

Some call it Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs). Others point to smart meter surges or unexplained failures in emergency alert systems. But one thing is clear: Paradise was not simply lost. It was taken.

And the delays in rebuilding? The bureaucratic chokehold on permits and aid? It looks less like incompetence and more like planned displacement—the scorched earth model of smart city resets.

Pay to Play: The New Hellfire Economy

We’re learning more each day:

• Money laundering
• Pentagon agencies failing audits
• Lobbyist puppetry across both parties
• Social Security Payouts to dead people and minors

This isn’t just corruption—it’s a form of spiritual warfare. Souls are traded for power. Truth is bartered for funding. And the public is told to “trust the system” as that system feeds on them.

But “now” is different.
The veils are burning away.
More people are awake—truly awake, not just politically, but morally.

Paradise Reclaimed: Echoes of Dante’s Descent

Dante descended the nine circles of Hell, he bore witness to the consequences of sin not as mere punishment, but as alignment—each soul drawn to the torment of their own making. The deeper he traveled, the more twisted and fragmented the human spirit became: lust, gluttony, greed, wrath, heresy, and violence giving way to fraud and treachery at the lowest depths. And at the very bottom—frozen in ice, not fire—was Satan himself, gnashing his teeth in silent rage, eternally cut off from light, devouring traitors in a grotesque parody of communion.

This vision remains strikingly relevant. We, too, are walking among concentric rings of corruption and moral collapse. But unlike Dante, we are not guided solely by Virgil. We must also walk with discernment, inner light, and the courage to recognize when society itself mirrors the Inferno.

The phrase “I’d rather serve in Heaven than rule in Hell” is not weakness. It’s wisdom. It’s a refusal to play by fallen rules. A declaration that conscience matters more than control.

The path forward isn’t about taking the throne of the corrupt. It’s about dismantling the false kingdom, brick by brick, lie by lie.

If fire must come, let it be a refining fire, not a destructive one.

Because Paradise isn’t just a place. It’s a choice.

And we, the remnant, the “basket of deplorables”, choose to serve the Light—even when Hell offers a crown.

I am not calling for rebellion, nor demanding a creed. The action is internal, measured in the choices made by awakened minds and hearts. As with Dante’s descent, the journey is meant to lead us back upward, cleansed of illusion.

Let this be the close of this chapter. Not with a shout, but with a still small voice: Choose truth. Choose service. Choose the light—even when the path is dark.

📚 Additional Resources for Deeper Reflection

• 🎧 Dante’s Inferno – Audiobook (YouTube): Roman Roads Press Read-Aloud
• 🎧 John Milton’s Paradise Lost – Audiobook (YouTube): Greatest AudioBooks
• 📘 Full Text of Paradise Lost (Project Gutenberg): Read Online or Download
• 📘 Dante’s Divine Comedy – Inferno (Project Gutenberg): Read Online or Download

Let the ancients walk with us again, as we remember the wisdom hidden in their words.

For those interested in how modern conflicts may echo ancient spiritual warfare and geopolitical manipulation, consider revisiting:

• “Israel’s 9/11: Another Proxy War or Final Battle of Good and Evil?” – by Rev. Kat Carroll
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