Guard Your Faith: Beware False Words and Deception
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How can you recognize false prophets who sound genuine?
In this life, you will encounter many people.
who claim to preach the truth. Some are trustworthy. Some are genuine disciples of Jesus who desire to help you grow in your faith and lead others toward God. Others, however, are not to be trusted. The Bible warns us of false prophets and apostles. They are called names such as deceitful workmen and wolves in sheep's clothing. At first glance, these people seem legitimate. They look modest. They sound genuine. They say and do all the things a religious person should. In Matthew, Jesus even warns us that such people may perform signs and wonders to lead others astray. These people look like God's servants on the outside, but on the inside, they are far from him. Their motives are selfish. Their hearts are darkened.
Instead of rejoicing with the truth, they compromise on God's word to suit their own needs. And as part of their ruse, they twist scripture to appeal to the desires of the flesh. They tell us exactly what we want to hear. They cherry pick the parts of scripture they like and gloss over the rest. They like to downplay the seriousness of sin, focusing on the favor of God and ignoring the judgment of God. But everything they say is a lie. Satan uses these kinds of people to trick the unsuspecting into turning away from God. They speak with the authority of true disciples of Christ, but their message is destructive. Their message is the opposite of the gospel. So when they tell you it's okay to sin every now and then, don't trust them.
When they tell you your anger problem is fine or your lust problem isn't a big deal, don't trust them. Test their word against the word of God. And if there is any deceit to be found, run as far away as you possibly can. The Bible is the ultimate authority on how we should live our lives. It is the only absolute truth in this crooked and perverse world. So when you see people twisting God's word to please the ears of their audience, expose them. Warn your friends and family against them. Fight misinformation with truth, using scripture as your mighty weapon. Always be careful who you accept as an authority and who you allow to influence your worldview and lifestyles. Don't give them power that they don't deserve.
Instead, trust in Jesus, the author of all truth.
What tactics do deceitful teachers use to twist Scripture for personal gain?
He does not deceive those who seek him. He does not entice people with earthly rewards because eternal life is better than anything that this world has to offer. Psalms 40 and 4 says, Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie. There are some people we just can't trust, no matter how convincing, how conniving, how appealing they may seem. But we can trust in Jesus, for he will never let us down.
Every now and again, we need to have a reality check. And I don't know about you, but have you ever had the sense that God is giving you a reality check? Perhaps everything in your life has been good, and all of a sudden, a storm comes out of nowhere. But it's God's way of reminding you that you still need him. Regardless of how well you're doing, you still need Jesus. 1 Peter chapter 4 verse 17 to 19 says, For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God. And if it begins with us, what will be the outcome of those who do not obey the gospel of God? And if the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner? Therefore, let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful creator while doing good.
Don't you find this to be thought-provoking? Don't you find this to be a reality check for every Christian man or woman? We all know that there will be a day of judgment with the Lord. We all know that there is a book of life We know that. There is a day where all of our works will be tried by fire. But what challenges me about this passage of Scripture in 1 Peter 4 is the location of where God's judgments begin. Verse 17 says, For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God. For judgment to begin.
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