The image of Jesus standing on the mountaintop, facing Satan’s temptation, evokes an age-old battle between good and evil, truth and deception. In this profound biblical moment, we witness Jesus rejecting Satan’s worldly promises, staying true to his higher spiritual calling. But this encounter extends far beyond a Christian narrative—it mirrors something deeper, something that speaks to the lived experience of Black people throughout history. It speaks to why Black people are hated, and to something far more spiritual than what we often acknowledge.
The world has long been a stage for a cosmic war—light versus darkness, righteousness versus corruption. Just as Satan sought to lure Jesus into the worldly trappings of power and materialism, Black people today are lured into a false identity shaped by systems of oppression, injustice, and exploitation. The question arises: why are Black people, globally, so despised, so misunderstood, and often so marginalized? What is it about our essence, our very existence, that makes us targets?
The Temptation and the Identity Crisis
In the biblical story, Satan offered Jesus kingdoms and dominions, but at the cost of his soul. In much the same way, Black people are offered counterfeit promises: material success through Western ideologies, social acceptance through assimilation, and superficial inclusion through economic gain. But what’s the true cost of this? Could it be that we are losing our soul, our spiritual identity?
For centuries, Black people have faced systematic oppression that not only sought to conquer us physically but also spiritually. This mirrors the allegory of Satan’s temptation—because the hatred we face isn’t just about skin color or political power; it is about our spiritual essence. We are seen as a powerful, resilient people—perhaps too powerful. In a spiritual context, there is a sense that the Black race holds a divine light that others fear, a connection to a deeper spiritual wisdom that remains unseen to many of us because of the wayward, decadent lifestyles we often fall into.
The Hidden Spiritual Qualities of Black People
Could it be that Black people are the closest reflection of divine strength and resilience, much like Jesus on the mountaintop, who refused to bow down to the illusions of Satan? Our spiritual lineage has been one of suffering, endurance, and survival. We were stolen from our lands, enslaved, and dehumanized, yet our essence, our light, was never extinguished.
This hatred we face is rooted in more than just physical or historical conflicts—it is a war against the spirit, a spiritual hatred. Our light is despised by those who fear it, just as Satan feared the truth Jesus carried. There’s an undeniable spiritual potency in the Black race that often goes unrecognized even by ourselves. Why? Because many of us are lost in the temptations of this world, much like Satan’s promise of kingdoms and riches. We’ve been tricked into thinking our power lies in materialism, fame, or wealth, but those are illusions, mere distractions from our true purpose.
In the same way Jesus had to reject Satan’s tempting offers to fulfill his divine mission, Black people must awaken to the realization that the world’s temptations are traps designed to keep us from our spiritual awakening. The decadence, the hyper-materialism, and the wayward lifestyles many of us adopt are symptoms of this temptation.
The Fear of Our Light
Just as Satan recognized Jesus’ spiritual authority and sought to derail it, so too do the powers of this world seek to diminish the spiritual potential of Black people. This is why we are hated—not because of our physical appearance but because of the latent spiritual energy within us.
Throughout history, Black civilizations have shown glimpses of this spiritual power. From ancient Egypt, with its profound spiritual systems, to the hidden wisdom in African spiritual traditions, there is a legacy of divine understanding that has been systematically destroyed, mocked, or suppressed. The fear of this spiritual legacy persists, and it manifests as hatred.
But the most tragic aspect of this is that we, as Black people, often fail to recognize the spiritual inheritance we carry. Just as Satan stood on the mountaintop, tempting Jesus with the superficial, many of us have been seduced by the superficial values of a world that despises us. We have adopted the very systems and mindsets that were designed to oppress us, and in doing so, we fail to see our true power.
Awaken to the Truth
The question then becomes: What will it take for Black people to awaken to their spiritual truth? What will it take for us to reject the temptations of this world and realize that the hatred we face is a sign of the fear others have of our true potential?
We must return to our spiritual roots, much like Jesus did when he stood firm against Satan’s offers. We must reclaim our identity, not as victims, but as divine beings with a purpose. This purpose is not rooted in material success, but in spiritual elevation.
Much of the chaos and decadence we see in Black communities today is a result of spiritual warfare. It is a battle for our soul, just as Satan sought to claim Jesus’ soul in exchange for earthly power. But like Jesus, we must say, “Get thee behind me, Satan.” We must reject the lies and illusions that have been placed before us and rediscover our inherent spiritual power.
The Path Forward
In this cosmic war, Black people must realize that the hatred we face is a direct reflection of the fear others have of our awakening. Like Jesus on the mountaintop, we are tested, tempted, and hated because we hold within us a divine spark that is feared by those who wish to maintain control.
The path forward is one of spiritual awakening. We must see through the deceptions, the temptations, and the false promises of this world. Only then will we understand why we are hated—because we are powerful beyond measure, and our awakening would shift the balance of this cosmic battle.
To rise above this hatred, we must return to our spiritual essence, reject the illusions, and embrace our divine purpose. Only then can we stand, like Jesus, undefeated by the temptations of this world, fully aware of who we are and why we are here.
