Christians Beware the Enemy Disguised as Social Justice: The Truth Behind Nikalie Monroe’s Viral TikTok Experiment
- Brandon Dawson
- Nov 12
- 9 min read
Updated: Nov 14
Recent weeks, a woman named Nikalie Monroe, a self-described Army veteran from Kentucky, has gone viral across social media for conducting what she calls a "church calling experiment." In her videos, Monroe calls churches pretending to be a desperate mother unable to afford baby formula, using the cries of a baby in the background to test whether churches will help. She then posts the recorded responses online, revealing which churches responded with compassion and which did not. On the surface, it appears to be a noble and even righteous cause, an attempt to expose apathy within the Church and remind believers of their duty to care for those in need. But when you look closer, there is far more at play beneath the surface.
According to multiple reports, Monroe's "experiment" is staged. She is not actually a mother with a child in need but is instead performing a social test for viral impact. In her own words, she has called dozens of churches and found that only a small fraction responded positively. She used this to build a public narrative suggesting that churches are failing in their mission to love and provide for the poor. While this has stirred outrage online, it also raises a crucial biblical question: What Spirit is genuinely at work behind this movement?
As believers, we know that Satan's greatest weapon is Deception. The Apostle Paul wrote, "For even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14). The danger of Deception is not that it appears evil, but that it appears good, moral, compassionate, and even godly. What better disguise for the enemy than to appear as a voice of justice or compassion while subtly turning the world against the Body of Christ? The Book of Revelation warns that Satan is "the accuser of the brethren, who accuses them before God day and night" (Revelation 12:10). The very nature of the adversary is to accuse. When someone sets out to publicly shame the Church under the banner of "good," it should immediately prompt discernment among the saints.
Monroe's social profiles reveal additional details that cannot be ignored. She openly identifies as a lesbian and displays tattoos that carry disturbing occult and symbolic undertones. One prominent tattoo on her neck resembles a dark, winged angel with a star embedded in its center, a design long associated with Lucifer, the fallen angel of light (I will reveal the actual meaning in a moment directly tied to her social media name.
To those who understand the language of symbols, such imagery is not coincidental.
The Bible often uses physical symbols to reveal spiritual realities, and the enemy does the same, using symbols of rebellion, pride, and false enlightenment to communicate allegiance to the kingdom of darkness. Whether Monroe herself realizes the spiritual implications of her symbolism is uncertain, but in the spiritual realm, these things matter.
Monroe has publicly described herself as a "liberal, tattooed lesbian" who used to be a stripper, was a teenage mom, and does not attend Church (source: The Roys Report). These personal admissions further reveal the lens through which she views religion and morality, showing that her approach to this "experiment" is not coming from a place of faith or repentance but rather from a worldview that stands outside biblical alignment.
Let me be clear: this is not a condemnation of Monroe as a person. It is a warning to the Church to discern the times and the spirits behind them. The enemy is cunning. He will use anyone willing, even those who sincerely believe they are "doing good," to carry out his agenda of accusation and division.
What we are witnessing through Monroe's viral campaign is not just a "social experiment." It is a spiritual experiment, designed to measure the faith, compassion, and unity of the Church under pressure.
There is no doubt that many churches today have grown cold or bureaucratic. The Bible itself warns, "Because lawlessness will increase, the love of many will grow cold" (Matthew 24:12). Many ministries are overrun by policies, insurance protocols, and committees that delay simple acts of mercy. Monroe's calls have exposed a painful truth: that some congregations are indeed unprepared to act swiftly in compassion. Yet, the way she has gone about revealing this truth, through Deception, manipulation, and public humiliation, mirrors not the Spirit of Christ, but the Spirit of the accuser.
I can't tell you how many times I have witnessed horrific atrocities. I have even been tempted to blast these churches and pastors on social media myself; however, my response has been prayer & fasting, as my work often involves the prophetic.
My ministry was founded on this very idea, and I have witnessed countless prophetic and justice responses from the Lord God, documented them, and frequently used them to advocate for the truth behind the Spirit that drives many catastrophic events. I know the Lord hears what I hear, and He sees what I see; not one incident has gone unaddressed.
Jesus said in John 8:44, "The devil was a murderer from the beginning… There is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies." Even when the enemy tells the truth, he does so with evil intent. The serpent in the Garden spoke partial truths, words that were factual yet twisted to sow doubt and rebellion. Likewise, Monroe's experiment contains a partial truth; yes, some churches are failing in compassion, but the Spirit driving the exposure is not one of repentance or restoration. It is accusation, humiliation, and division.
What's most concerning is how easily many Christians have joined in applauding her, without discernment. Social media has made it easy for believers to align themselves with movements that appear moral but are spiritually destructive. As Isaiah 5:20 warns, "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness."
The Church must not be naïve. Not every cause that claims to "help" or "expose" is righteous. Some are traps meant to lure believers into sowing division within their own ranks.
This is why discernment is vital in these last days. Jesus Himself warned that "false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, to deceive, if possible, even the elect" (Matthew 24:24).
Deception in our generation rarely comes in the form of blatant evil; instead, it often disguises itself as compassion, activism, or justice. It wears the clothing of "light" while carrying the motives of darkness. Monroe's actions, testing, deceiving, recording, and publicly shaming, align perfectly with the strategy of the accuser: to expose the Church's flaws not for healing, but for destruction.
The proper response for believers is not to react in anger or pride, nor to vilify Monroe; rather, it is to wake up spiritually. Yes, we must repent for the ways we have failed to love our neighbors. Yes, we must become quicker to respond with mercy when someone is in need. But we must also guard our hearts and pulpits against Deception disguised as light.
The Word of God commands us to "test the spirits to see whether they are from God" (1 John 4:1). Testing the Spirit behind a message means asking: Does this glorify Christ, or does it accuse His Church? Does this bring repentance, or does it breed condemnation?
As with many things in our generation of digital influence, even the name of this individual seems to bear more weight than coincidence. The name "Nikalie Monroe" immediately draws attention, both in its composition and its possible intent. It is unclear whether this is her legal birth name or one she intentionally chose for her social media identity. Yet, the elements of the name carry powerful biblical and prophetic symbolism that cannot be ignored, especially when considered in light of the spiritual patterns of Scripture and her actions.
The first name "Nikalie" appears to derive from the Greek root "nikáō" (νικάω) meaning to conquer, to prevail, or to overcome.
In ancient Greek mythology, there is a goddess named Nike (Νίκη), who is the personification of victory, a winged goddess who attends the gods, especially Zeus and Athena. She appears in ancient Greek cult worship — she is not a mere metaphor, but a deity to whom altars and sacrifices were offered.
The word “nike” in Greek literally means “victory”.
So — the brand name “Nike” is not a neutral word; it is taken directly from pagan myth.”
This same word is foundational throughout the Book of Revelation. It is used both of those who are overcome by faith in Christ and of the false conqueror who rises at the beginning of the Tribulation.
In Revelation 6:2, John describes the first rider who emerges on a white horse:
“And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer (nikaō).”
This rider represents the Antichrist, the deceptive imitator who appears righteous (symbolized by the white horse) but conquers through deceit, influence, and counterfeit justice. His conquest is not by the sword but by persuasion, manipulation, and spiritual Deception, appearing as light while opposing the truth.
Jesus also uses the same Greek word nikaō in His letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2–3. There, He repeatedly calls believers to overcome:
“To him who overcomes (nikaō) I will give to eat from the tree of life.” (Revelation 2:7)“He who overcomes (nikaō) shall not be hurt by the second death.” (Revelation 2:11)“He who overcomes (nikaō) and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations.” (Revelation 2:26)
Here lies the divine contrast: one "nikaō" belongs to Christ, the power to overcome sin, darkness, and Deception. The other "nikaō" belongs to the Antichrist, the false conqueror who overcomes by deceit and worldly power.
This same linguistic root also appears in the name of the Nicolaitans, the sect Jesus rebuked in Revelation 2:6 and 2:15:
“But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.”
The name Nicolaitan comes from nikáō ("to conquer") and laos ("people"), literally meaning "conqueror of the people." This sect symbolized compromise, merging Christianity with paganism, tolerating immorality, and justifying rebellion under the guise of grace. Their very name represented a spirit of control, corruption, and Deception within the Church.
Now consider "Nikalie," a name derived from nikaō, the word for conquest, and the actions she's taken: testing, exposing, and publicly accusing churches in the name of "justice." Her role mirrors the pattern of a false conqueror, appearing as light but operating through accusation and deceit.
Her surname, "Monroe," further adds to the symbolism. The name "Monroe" has Scottish roots, meaning "mouth of the river" or "dweller by the river's mouth." In prophetic imagery, rivers often represent words, voices, or movements (Psalm 46:4, Revelation 12:15). The dragon in Revelation 12 is described as spewing a flood of words from his mouth to drown the woman, symbolizing Deception and accusation released against the people of God.
“Then the serpent spewed water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away by the flood.” (Revelation 12:15)
When combined, "Nikalie Monroe" can be interpreted symbolically as "the conqueror who speaks" or "the mouth that conquers the people." Whether intentional or not, this becomes prophetic in itself, a name that mirrors the exact nature of her actions: using her platform and voice to conquer, accuse, and expose the Church before the world's eyes.
This is not to say that Monroe consciously designed her name for such meaning. Yet, in the prophetic realm, names carry weight. They reveal identity, purpose, and often spiritual alignment. Throughout Scripture, God and the enemy alike use names as instruments of message and mission. Abram became Abraham; Jacob became Israel; Saul became Paul. Conversely, Lucifer, the "light-bearer," became Satan, the "accuser." Names manifest nature.
If "Nikalie Monroe" is a socially chosen identity, it would not be the first time that individuals within the realm of social influence adopted symbolic or provocative names for visibility. Yet, this also raises a deeper question: is her influence simply human, or is there a spiritual power operating through it, one seeking to conquer the people of God through accusation?
Her actions perfectly mirror those of the Nicolaitans, compelling believers to compromise through guilt and emotional manipulation rather than repentance and truth. She seeks to conquer through exposure, not through evangelism; to correct by humiliation, not by conviction of the Spirit.
So when we look at the name "Nikalie Monroe," we are not merely analyzing letters; we are discerning a pattern. A name that prophetically embodies a spiritual posture: the false conqueror, the accuser, and the mouthpiece of Deception, a reminder that in these last days, even names may serve as signs of the unseen spiritual war between truth and falsehood.
As for Monroe's tattoo, whether intentional or not, it stands as a visual metaphor for the times we live in: a dark angel cloaked in the image of light. Her tattoo is actually of the Greek pagan goddess Nike but again the imagery also bares the same description of the fallen angels and of satan himself.
It is the very picture of Lucifer's Deception, as prophesied in Isaiah 14:12, "How you have fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn!" What was once light has become darkness. This is the tragedy of our generation, a culture that celebrates rebellion against God while claiming moral superiority over His people.
In conclusion, Nikalie Monroe's viral "experiment" is not just about churches and baby formula. It is about discernment in an age of Deception. The Church must be both compassionate and wise, merciful yet discerning. The Bible calls us to walk in truth and love, not one without the other. We must not allow Satan, the accuser, to use our shortcomings as a weapon against us. Instead, let this moment awaken the Body of Christ to repentance, revival, and readiness.
Satan's schemes are subtle, but the truth of God's Word will always expose them. May every believer in this hour remember the words of Jesus: "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves." (Matthew 10:16).
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