Proclamation:
“For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than
the Jesus we preached … or a different gospel from the one you accepted … such
people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of
Christ. And no wonder, Satan himself
masquerades as an angel of light. It is
not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of
righteousness. Their end will be what
their actions deserve.” 2 Corinthians
11:4-15 (NIV)
Explanation:
These words were written by the apostle Paul, under the
influence of The Holy Spirit of God, to the believers in the church at Corinth . In this chapter, Paul continues his discourse
on the false teachers. He says that he
will continue his attack on them and no one can stop him. (2 Corinthians
11:10-12) Those false prophets deceive the people just
as the serpent deceived Eve in the Garden of Eden. (2 Corinthians 11:3) He ends the chapter by recounting the trials
and suffering that he has gone through. (2 Corinthians 11:16-33)
Application:
An important reason for reading and studying The Word of God
is to be able to recognize when someone is presenting something which is
different and wrong. Eloquent speech can
be full of lies which are presented artfully.
Doctrines, philosophies, religions, and teachings should be compared to
God’s Holy Word before they are accepted as true. Satan is continuously roaming the earth, back
and forth, seeking those whom he may destroy. (Job 1:6-7 and 1 Peter 5:8) He is cunning and crafty, and he is full of
lies. (John 8:44) Do not be deceived by
those who come presenting lies. (Deuteronomy 11:16 and Luke 21:8) As the saying goes, “all that glitters is not
gold.” Also beware of those who come
glorifying themselves and not glorifying The Lord God.
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