The World Health Organization says it is merely being responsible–getting ready for the next pandemic. On the surface, preparedness sounds wise. Scripture itself commends prudence (Proverbs 22:3). But prudence becomes something far darker when preparation quietly shifts power away from nations, families, churches, and consciences–and concentrates it in the hands of unelected global authorities. That is why the WHO’s recent large-scale pandemic simulation should give Christians pause.

In December, the WHO coordinated a weeks-long exercise known as IHR Exercise Crystal, involving 31 countries across the Western Pacific. The stated purpose was explicit:…