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The Deceiver at Work

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.  Matthew 7:15

Sometimes it is extremely difficult for us to recognize a false prophet--someone who claims to speak for God, but in reality does not.

The underlying principle of all of Satan's tactics is deception, and no Christian, however spiritual, is beyond the seductive assaults of this crafty and clever enemy. He began his work of deception in the garden of Eden, and it continues to this day. Satan does not build a church and call it the First Church of Satan--he is far too clever for that. Instead, he tries to infiltrate the theological seminary and the pulpit, invading the Church under the cover of an orthodox vocabulary--but emptying sacred terms of their true biblical meaning or denying their truth.

The sword of the Spirit--the Bible--is the weapon God has provided for us to use in this battle between truth and deception. Make it a priority to wield that sword skillfully. God's followers need to know the truth He sets forth in His Word so that we can confidently discern between His truth and Satan's lies.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.