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Scarabin, based on your posts above I did a quick research into the downfall of some the past civilizations. Two of the most powerful dynasty's were the Roman and Han Empire. Corruption was one of the characteristics of their downfall:
"Both the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were powerful and impressive. They both fell because of weak leaders and power hungry individuals. The Han practice of concubinage led to much violence and strife in the royal family, causing disunity and internal conflict. Regents often attempted to seize power. Love of money led to the precarious situations of Rome’s later emperors, as soldiers demanded gold for loyalty. In both empires, corruption of government contributed to the bitterness of the common people. All of these things arise from the selfishness in the human heart. In James 3:16, we see the unavoidable consequences of selfish gain. “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” Man’s desire for power over himself and over others has led to much suffering. These two empires could not escape the corruption of human nature."