God’s Word advises us to avoid people who create division and obstacles that cause us to reject Biblical truth (Romans 16:17-18). It also instructs us to pray for people who lie about us, hate us, and attack us without cause, even when we show nothing but love for them (Psalm 109:2-4).
There is a real chance, especially in today’s society that we may fall into deception by empty philosophies and deceit, living according to human tradition, and following worldly spirits that deny the deity of Jesus and the truth of God’s Word (Colossians 2:8).
Many people today trust in deceptive words and live a life of unbelief in Jesus as their Christ. They will reap eternal destruction John 3:16-18). They live according to their desires and reap an existence of pain and trials (Jeremiah 7:8).
However, a favorite Bible verse for Believers advises us to trust only in the Lord with our whole heart, not to lean on our own human reasoning, to consult the Lord before making any decisions, and to trust that He will lead us on His straight and narrow path (Proverbs 3:5-6).
True Believers reject lofty arguments and opinions that are contrary to God’s Word. We keep a reign on our thoughts and center them only in scripture (2 Corinthians 10:5). This prevents our delusion by deceptive lies by false teachers that desire to lead us astray (Colossians 2:4).
We refuse to sin with our thoughts, words, and deeds or to be side-tracked by human pride and rebellion because we are convicted that only God rules over the whole earth (Psalm 59:12-13; Isaiah 54:16-17). He gives a heritage of power and strength to His adopted children and vindicates our cause (Isaiah 54:16-17).
Prayer:
Father God, show us that deceptive and vain philosophies are creeping into modern church life and taught by false teachers who claim to be true Believers. They follow Satan who disguises himself as an angel of light and convinces them through empty deceit to believe they are servants of righteousness. However, they choose the wide road that leads to destruction and attempt to influence others to follow them (2 Corinthians 11:12-15; Matthew 16:6).
Help us to teach only Your truth, to live in unity with other authentic Born Again Believers, and to proclaim Your Biblical as we exhibit Your love from a tender heart and humble mind, even when we encounter a false teacher or those who follow their doctrine (1 Peter 3:8). Keep us under the shadow of Your wings so we can run the race set before us without being hindered from obeying Your truth. We do not want to follow the philosophies of the world of demonic lies (Galatians 5:7-9; Psalm 57:1, 91:4).
Thoughts for Today:
The lawless one is soon coming by the power of satanic forces. He will have the ability to create false signs and wonders that will deceive those who will not put their full trust in God and refuse His free gift of salvation. They have pleasure in ungodly pursuits. However, true salvation only comes by believing God’s Truth and pursuing sanctification of our thoughts, emotions, and deeds by God’s Spirit.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:9-13
