Deception in the church

 

You may have never thought much about this subject, After all if you are in church that is teaching Jesus then it should be safe, right? WRONG! This is the day the bible speaks of where many false prophets and teachers will deceive many with there lying wonders.

If you are thinking right now, I have good discernment, I don’t have to worry about that, then you may already be deceived. We are all capable and subject to this and probably at some point have been deceived in some shape or form. I understand my own weakness therefore, I ask the Lord everyday for truth and to not let me be deceived. I believe the Lord is saying, we all need to pray this way daily! We must all read the word for ourselves and test the Spirits as the word tells us to do.

 

 1 John 4:1 “ Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the Spirits of whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Again you see the word MANY. We should pay close attention to this.

 

If it is not in the word of God or teachings of Christ throw it out! Most of us don’t know the word well enough to see the deception. Never follow a man, church, or movement only follow Jesus Christ. Too much emphasis on self or a man is a sure red flag. Jesus teaches us to deny ourselves to pick up our cross and follow Him. Self exaltation is pride, which is why satan fell. Everything should always point back to Jesus and the Father not to a man or his gifts. The gifts and callings of God are irrevocable the word tells us. Men can have gifts and no relationship with Christ  because we see this in scripture where men are told to depart from the Lord. Even the enemy mimics the gifts of God. Remember Pharaoh’s magicians were mimicking Gods gifts, and that power came from the evil one!

 

Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of God, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me in that day Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart you that work iniquity.

 

You may be thinking, how is this possible? I am sure based on this conversation with the Lord they were sure, as many are today that they were ok. It says many! Pay attention to this friends as the deception will come to MANY based on the word of our Lord Jesus!

 

Matthew 24:24 “ For there shall arise false Christs, false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders;  insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

 

The Lord wants us all to ask Him for the wisdom and understanding to discern. We have to be willing to see the truth, because then we are required to do something with the knowledge. Don’t seek mans opinions or counsel before going to the Lord concerning scripture, the Holy Spirit is our counselor.

I used to ask everyone I knew and may get 5 different opinions which brought confusion. We all need a personal relationship with the Father through Jesus(which is the ONLY way to God). Anyone that teaches anything otherwise is usurping their words over Gods word.  If you know someone who is biblically sound then of course discussing with them is fine, as long as you are seeking your own truth first and that any counsel you get make sure it is 100% lined up with scripture.

 

John 14:6 “ Jesus says unto him, I am the way,the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me,”

 

Deuteronomy 4:2 “You shall not add unto to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish ought from it, that you shall keep the commandments of the Lord God which I command you.” Be mindful of the men or religions that claim to have extra revelation for us all that is not in Gods word!

 

Proverbs 30:6 “Add thou not unto his words, lest He reprove thee, and you be found a liar.”

 

I am learning and seeking truth for myself and my own family. I am only sharing scriptures that cause us all to self examine. The bible is supposed to bring correction and shed light for us all that is why we need to seek God and read His word daily for our leadership in everyday life!

 

I hope this challenges us all to seek the Lord with more diligence than ever before and ask Him for truth daily!

 

Father God, shine your light and expose all darkness. Thank you for loving us so much and wanting to show us the truth. Your perfect love casts out all fear.Thank you that we have nothing to fear if we abide in you Lord. We ask for discernment Father for the body of Christ that we would not be deceived. Expose our blind spots Father that we might know the truth according to John 8:32 and be set FREE! In Jesus mighty name, Amen.