2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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WORKERS OF DECEIT (II)
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Jude 4
“… for Satan himself is transformed
into an angel of light.”
WORKERS OF DECEIT (II)
The Rev Timothy Tow spoke of how the Scriptures warn of these seven falsehoods that will seek to deceive the world:
1. False Christs (Matt 24:24)
2. False Prophets (Matt 24:24)
3. False Witnesses (Matt 26:60)
4. False Apostles (2 Cor 11:13)
5. False Brethren (2 Cor 11:26)
6. False Accusers (2 Tim 3:3)
7. False Teachers (2 Pet 2:1)
These men will look like any ordinary men of religion. Thus, by putting on an appearance of piety, they will creep into congregations unawares. Some of these that creep in may even be our friends or loved ones. McIntire rightly observed, “The most subtle temptations come through our loved ones. Satan frequently approaches us through intimate friends in whom we have the utmost confidence. So, temptation becomes subtle and powerful.”
It is with this in mind that the Apostle Paul warned the Ephesian elders that “of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them” (Acts 20:30). The church today must be on guard!
Nevertheless, despite these men’s nefarious ways, the Scripture speaks of their sure judgment and condemnation (2 Cor 11:15). The forces of Satan shall never prevail against the gates of the kingdom of God.
THOUGHT: We live in an age of great deception and apostasy.
PRAYER: O Father, guard me from the wiles of the devil.