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FALSE ACCUSER
LORD’S DAY, MARCH 21
Acts 24:1-9

Romans 8:26-28

 

“And we know that all things
work together for good

to them that love God…”

 

FALSE ACCUSER
 
False accusation is at its worst when it comes from our own kinsmen or religious men, whom we love, who presumably know Christ. We cannot hate them, for they have a special place in our hearts while they try to destroy us. Here Paul was examined before Felix the governor with the high priests and elders who hired an orator to accuse Paul.
 
Flattering words: The orator, Tertullus, put forth their accusation. He flattered the governor Felix, probably hoping that he might obtain favour on behalf of the high priests and elders for Paul’s execution. The eloquent liar employed vain praises that he may darken the mind of the judge. Read Psalm 12:2.
 
Fabricated words: Tertullus is a very good picture of a false accuser. He accused Paul of events which he did not know of, much less witness. As Calvin observed, “Tertullus doth aim at a double mark. The first is this, that Paul may be delivered to the Jews, because they be very skillful in matters which concern the worship of God and the law of Moses. But and if he deny this, he layeth to his charge a crime worthy of death, because he procured contention among the people. They knew that the Romans did hate nothing more, therefore they urge that the sorest against Paul.”
 
It is easy to be weary and troubled when obvious lies are spoken against us. It is easy to give up: pack up our things, and leave the ministry. There have been many times in my life when I almost threw in the towel and said, “Enough is enough.” It is not easy to endure being falsely accused as a leech that sucks up money for oneself. I thank the Lord for His all-sufficient grace. It is far greater than the temptation to give up! It is not our name that matters. It is what the Lord has entrusted us with that we may fulfil it according to His way.
 
Never give up! We have the Omnipotent God on our side! As long as we do things according to His ways, false accusations will not cause us to surrender or to be defeated!
 
THOUGHT: Am I threatened to give up by false accusations hurled at me?

PRAYER: Father, help me trust in Thee who knows everything about me.

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