By Dr. William Valmyr
Friends, we are living in perilous times! I am more convinced that Christians need to pick up the Bible and read it for themselves. We are seeing too many believers being misled by the craftiness of some who claim to be prophets, or messengers of God.
The Problem
The spirit of deception is at work in the church and throughout the world; unfortunately, so many Christians are falling into the snares of the devil. So many believers have not grown to the fullness of Christ because of a lack of spiritual growth and maturity; they are still spiritual infants with no ability to discern the solid food of the Word of God. Many are being “tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting” (Ephesians 4:14, NKJV).
We are living in the last days and so many people have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof. Paul says, “For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds.” (2 Corinthians 11:13-15, NASB). What can we do to protect ourselves from the spirit of deception?
The Solution
Brothers and sisters, the discipline of study is not an option; but it is an imperative for the Christian. Bible study is not another item in our to do list, it is a practice that God has commanded for our spiritual protection. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15, KJV). It is a safety measure to keep our souls from spiritual harm! I am praying for you!
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