Every 5th grader who has ever been has had to write a ‘compare and contrast’ essay to demonstrate comprehension of opposing views, their similarities and differences.

Revelation offers such scenarios for those who truly understand the assignment.

1. Therefore, “they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. ‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭7‬:‭15‬-‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

2. The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts.
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭9‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

This set of revelations presented for John to record asks if you are smarter than a 5th grader.

This book is full of comparisons between consequences of a life lived in devotion to God versus the persistent rebellion of humanity even in light of its penalty.

It’s hard to imagine someone who clearly and continuously makes choices in violation of divine law. But they exist and will continue to up until the very end.

Be smarter than a 5th grader.
Understand the assignment.