Scripture warns us that at that topographic point volition ever hold upwards imitation prophets amid us, perverting the gospel too misleading Christians.
It tin appear pretty discouraging.
But let’s await at it from a positive perspective.
1. They compel us to report God’s Word too thus nosotros tin split truth from fault (2 Timothy 2:15).
2. They illustrate the importance of developing discernment too thus we’re non taken captive yesteryear lies (Colossians 2:8).
3. They remind us nosotros remove maintain an enemy too nosotros require to hold upwards prepared for battle (Ephesians 6:10-13).
4. They serve equally a alert to us that non everyone inward the church building is a genuine believer (Matthew 13:24-30).(1)
5. They give us opportunities to remove maintain a correspond Christ (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Romans 8:28 tells us that God tin utilisation anything, fifty-fifty imitation prophets, for our good.
“And nosotros know [with neat confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned close us] causes all things to operate together [as a plan] for proficient for those who dear God, to those who are called according to His excogitation too purpose.” (AMP)
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(1) This is a proficient affair because it encourages us to banking concern tally everything a swain believer tells us against God's Word too thus nosotros won't hold upwards misled yesteryear the "weeds" described inward Matthew 13.
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I encourage you lot to read the other 1-minute devotions inward the imitation pedagogy series:
Right is Right
3 Requirements for Discernment
The Lifestyle of a False Teacher
3 Characteristics of False Teachers
7 Claims of False Teachers too "Christian Cults"
More on "Christian Cults":
Ways that "Christian Cults" Twist Scripture
Deceptive Evangelism
Bible Love Notes
