Posted on 03/16/2022 3:00:39 AM PDT by EBH
I want to say something about deception.
We talk about the concept of end times "birth pangs," how things that will be grow in frequency and intensity. Amidst the earthquakes and wars and famine is the trickiest sign of all: deception.
It's a sign you can see, but also may not realize you're a part of.
In Matthew 24 and 25, we read about the tribulation. But in 24:4, we see Jesus telling his disciples not to be deceived. Over and over, we are reminded in the Bible to be careful about deception.
It's easy enough to tally up the earthquakes, wars and bombings, pestilence, the volcanic eruptions, the near-miss asteroids, the rising push for digital currency, the growing globalism, WEF—but you can't do the same with deception.
Deception catches all of us, even the most astute and aware, off guard. At some point, in some way, to some degree, it takes our breath away.
Fallen leaders. Self-proclaimed prophets whose predictions don't come true but still have a public following. Whistleblowers who reveal every single human truly is fallen, as our heroes fall.
The words about such things are plainly written in the Bible, but we seem to think it doesn't quite apply in our modern situation.
Deception cannot be detected by common sense. It can't be detected by your "gut feeling." It can't be detected by tradition, or what's worked in the past. It can't be detected by following someone you trust. It can't be detected by being part of some "secret knowledge cult" that is not limited to Illuminati or Masons, but now includes popular liberal and conservative podcasters and content producers on the internet. It can't be detected by the U.S. Constitution. It can't be detected by who identifies as what, and how that compares to you.
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I had someone tell me once that the battles with the demonic are not power struggles as much as Truth struggles.
Satan and his demons are defeated by the blood of Jesus. The only thing they have left is lies.
That is absolutely the truth! The truth is sacrificed on so many levels for power it is amazing. When faced with rational or moral absolutes, they just double down with intellectual dishonesty.
John 8:32 You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free.
(Deception is everywhere)
Boy, ain’t that the truth
There were no demands in that post. Those are simple, direct, “head on” questions asked of you about what you believe, to see if you are a brother in Christ.
The KEY question regarding salvation is, “What do you believe about Christ?” And you declined to answer.
Since you thought those questions were demands, and they were asked in EXACTLY the manner my screen name says (no irony there), I perceive you have a problem with definitions of words. You seem to get great joy from evasion.
If you read the Genesis account of man’s fall, you will see that twisting words is a tactic of Satan. If you are a Christian, I think you better re-evaluate how you respond to people.
That is an interesting way to frame it. I think you are right. Jesus IS the way, the TRUTH, and the life.
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