2 Corinthians 11:13-15 New Living Translation
“These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers
who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ. But I am not surprised! Even
Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no wonder that his
servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. In the end they
will get the punishment their wicked deeds deserve.”
Throughout the world today there are
many who pretend to be a friend to Christianity, yet in their hearts there is
darkness. Their only mission is to subtly implant division within the body?
Frankly, without the discernment of the Holy Spirit and the wisdom found in
God’s word, we wouldn’t. Sweet talking jackals try to persuade you to believe
that which is untrue. How would we know who they are? We are at their mercy if
not armed with the proper weapons. God provides for us all we will ever need to
ward off the devil and live a victorious life, but we leave them untouched at
home. We become vulnerable and it’s our
own fault.
We see it in ministry throughout the world; false teachers hell bent on
leading folks down a parallel path that veers off into oblivion. It’s only
through diligence that we can avoid such a travesty. Many a faithful servant
down through the ages has been lured by the hope of an easier path or a more
palatable teaching. The ways of God are not easy. They require discipline.
There is no easy way, for Christ is the only way to heaven. There is no other
way to receive the forgiveness of sins, no matter how many people say there is.
Truth doesn’t lie in the number of constituents, but rather in the identity of
the source. Many seem easily drawn to honey dripping from the lips of silver
tongue devils simply because they can be seen, heard with their own ears and
perhaps even touched. Don’t be fooled. As scripture declares, “their end will
be what their actions deserve”.
Study God’s word. Know His voice. Discern by His Spirit and you will
avoid being drawn off the narrow path God has chosen for you. Without God’s
direction we are like a rudderless ship prone to wandering aimlessly. It
doesn’t need to be that way. Until next time, walk with the King and be a
blessing!
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible, published
by Tyndale House.
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