Revelation 13:11-14

The beast out of the earth Revelation 13:11-14: The beast out of the earth was Emperor worship or false religion. This earth beast had two horns "like to the Lamb." The Lord Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God. This is a picture of one attempting to take His place. The lamb being a picture of religious sacrifice, therefore the land beast had the outward appearance of religion. The problem was that it was false religion.

This earth beast spoke spake as a dragon. His sound was the damning, horrible sound of Satan. The proud, arrogant tone of this beast gave the appearance of greatness, as from God. This beast has all the authority of the Roman government. The wicked power of Rome was poured forth in every possible way to attempt to turn Christians from true worship and the true God. The beast desired the worship, and even attempted to force, himself, the worship that belonged only to God. People were driven into a state religion and force to worship the emperor.

The Devil also used false sings and wonders to deceive the righteous. 2 Thessalonians 2:9 says, "The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders." The Devil used seemingly great, lying wonders to draw people to false worship. The Devil even desired that they would make an image of the beast and worship it.