In the prophecy of Daniel 11:32, the figure historically identified as Antiochus Epiphanes, seen as a type of the end-time beast, is described as a flatterer. This indicates that he possesses not only great political wisdom and power but also a persuasive and charming demeanor. Charm, however, can be deceitful, often serving as a public relations skill used for personal gain. It can manifest as dishonest flattery, a tool for manipulation and control, making others feel inclined to cooperate through praise, while the true intent is to achieve an ulterior motive. In the political realm, such charm is termed treachery. This deceptive charm poses a danger, as it can corrupt or seduce those who have made a covenant with God. The beast's charm is unlikely to be exercised in intimate relationships but rather through public policies and strategies. As a man of the world, carnally skillful and possibly under the complete control of satan, he will appear as a benefactor to people, politically adept and powerful. His strategies will appeal to the flesh, enticing individuals to abandon their faith and pledge cooperation, trust, and loyalty to him through submission to political programs and public policies, promising physical well-being, peace, and safety, along with glowing offers of preferment and reward. Yet, when flatteries fail, persecution inevitably follows. In contrast, those who truly know their God will remain strong and unshaken by this apparent charm. They will see through the insincerity and recognize the traps hidden beyond the public posture of this individual. Standing firm, they will not be deceived by his devious words, which combine outright lies, partial truths, and temporary truths. Their strength comes from knowing God's eternal truths, enabling them to resist and give glory to Him, even risking their lives rather than betraying His honor.

Charm is deceitful, as noted in Proverbs 31:30, yet it proves effective in leading people astray. Solomon himself fell victim to the charm of his wives, who drew him away from truth. Deception, including the use of charm, often serves as a pragmatic tool to achieve desired ends, but it remains a polluted spring that cannot bring true peace or fulfillment.

The coming Beast, as prophesied in Daniel 11:32, will be a flatterer, possessing not only great political wisdom but also a personal charm that is persuasive. This charm, however, is often deceitful, a mere social and public relations skill used for personal gain, easily turning into manipulation and control through honeyed words. As Proverbs 31:30 warns, charm can be nothing more than dishonest puffery to achieve ulterior motives, and David's experience in Psalm 55:21 illustrates this with a betrayer whose words were smoother than butter, yet hid war in his heart. This Beast will use his charm to corrupt or seduce some who have made the covenant with God, leading them to apostatize through manipulative flatteries and into cooperation with him. His political strategies will appeal to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, enticing some to abandon their faith by submitting to public policies that promise physical well-being, peace, and safety under his influence. He will make glowing promises of reward and preferment, but when seduction through flatteries fails, a reign of terror by persecution will follow. In contrast, those who know their God shall stand firm and do exploits, as their knowledge of Him is the key to seeing through and rejecting the Beast's seductive flatteries. This knowledge, as Jesus states in John 17:3, is the foundation of eternal life and faith, enabling them to discern the Beast's lies and temporary truths, and to remain strong in giving glory to God, even at the risk of their lives.