PROCLAMATION
“For
if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached … or another
gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.” 2 Corinthians 11:4 (KJV)
“For
such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the
apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into
an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be
transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to
their works.” 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 (KJV)
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 tells the
believers in Corinth that he will continue his attack on false teachers, and he
says that 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) Paul said if anyone come to them preaching a
different gospel or doctrine is a false prophet. (2 Corinthians 11:4 and
11:13) Paul said that Satan masqueraded
as an angel of light, and his servants can masquerade as prophets. (2
Corinthians 11:13-15) 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 know it well
enough 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. All 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 deceive and 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.” Just because it sounds good, or seems right, does not mean
that it is the truth. Also, we should beware of those who come
glorifying themselves and not glorifying The Lord God.
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