It is a spirit that rejects truth. For more grounding in the bible and to show how regular the challenge of deception is for all the Saints: WHICH s/SPIRIT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? I stand at the door and knock. Mankind’s fallen nature is prone to sin. Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place. Satan is a master of deception and is known for pulling the wool over peopleâs eyes. Illustration: People who work at banks know how to determine the real from the fake. (Colossians 2:8). We need to be more than ever vigilant against this grave danger that could cause us to fall away from God or lead us [â¦] 20:27). That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. (John 1:4). Itâs also a doorway for spiritual strongholds. 12:9). The New World Order is coming! He will make every attempt to present you with lies in order to cause doubt in your mind. The final category is perhaps the most troubling of all: a middle ground between being a victim and a victimizer. Peter was one of Jesus disciples and Jesus had enough discernment to know when it was Peter talking and when Peter was being influenced by Satan. That our actions will not have consequences: Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. He strutted and boasted and flung insults at Israel, sure that his great size and physical strength would ensure victory against the much smaller and weaker David. Isaiah the prophet lamented, All we like sheep have gone astray; every one to his own way (Is 53:6). Let’s look at Rev. (Planao is the also the Greek root of the English word planet (literally, wandering body)). Deception is In the Greek New Testament, this term nearly always conveys the sin of roaming from the truth. Deception, the No. The Bible forewarns us that there are wolves in sheep clothing and tares among the wheat. Satan loves to deceiveâit is vital that we discern. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. ***Proverbs 26:28(NIV) ! The ancient Greeks used the word to. describe the pleasure that comes from watching the theater. This... Gateways to the Soul. 11:13-15-, Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. However, for those who are in Christ, we are no longer of this world, as we’ve been transferred out of the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God’s dear Son (Colossians 1:13). John states (2:24b), âIf what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.â. III. Galatians 6:7-8 ESV / 400 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. ((CONFUSION AND DECEPTION SPIRIT IN THE LAST DAYS-WILL THE ELECT BE DECEIVED?)) This Scripture informs us that people’s minds are blind, through deception, until they repent and receive Christ into their hearts and become born of the Spirit. St. John warned of the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world (1 John 4:3). It is that middle ground where we connive in deception. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. That is deception. SPIRITUAL DECEPTION: Discovering its Lies, Overcoming its Powerâ¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦Page 2 1 Tim. Berean Study Bible You dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me,â declares the LORD. The ear gates- Faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17). When you read the book of Revelations, it says that Satan deceives the whole world. The one knowing God listens to us. A spirit is sweeping around the world. So, the first thing Satan will target is your mind. Revelation means to simply reveal or to make known. Having that type of mindset is unwise. A person who is easily deceived and caught off guard is someone who usually lacks knowledge, wisdom, and discernment. The bible says to us to be sober be vigilante because the adversary the devil goes about as a roaring lion ⦠Many want the truth to be watered down and are delighted to listen to those who call into question the demands of righteousness. You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor. Premier among the conniving texts is St. Paul’s warning to Timothy: For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine. Satan is a master of deception and is known for pulling the wool over peopleâs eyes. You love every harmful word, you deceitful tongue! Be aware that Satan is a spirit being. Live as children of light … and find out what pleases the Lord. (Heb. From childhood, the systems of this world has taught us fairy tales. D. That regular consort with sinners will not affect us: Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. Therefore, Jesus Christ came to give light to manâs fallen nature. Listen, nothing is more valuable than a human soul. Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many (Mat 24:11). I Timothy 4:1 âThe Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirts, and doctrines of devils;â Itâs happening now. You know better. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Enjoy, but beware: it is referring to us! Deception is believing something is of God with sincerity and usually with no doubt, whilst in fact it is not wholly or at all of God. In Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen.â Welcome to the Family of God! By far the most common is πλανάω (planao), meaning to go astray, to wander off course, to deviate from the correct path, to roam into error, to be misled. No matter where you go on this earth, you will always find good and evil. Letâs read what the Bible says. However, a spirit of deception can function and afflict a person by itself. There are even Christians who have been deceived by the world into thinking homosexuality and abortion are somehow acceptable. Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God? In the natural, anything thatâs precious, people usually make sure that itâs secured right? In fact, the Bible has many warnings to Christians regarding deceit â and gives us multiple examples of great and mighty men of God who dealt with this demonic spirit. However, we are not to be ignorant of Satanâs devices, as heâs been deceiving people for a long time. 12:9 below. In addition, the world has taught vain philosophies, such as lies like humans descended from monkeys or apes. God warns deceivers, Why do you boast of evil, you wicked man? For us to understand who, what, and where an antichrist spirit is in operation, one must first understand and know the Holy Spirit. To trick; to cheat; to beguile. Louis was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan USA. Thatâs deception because it isnât based on the truth of Godâs Word. The reason Satan tries to deceive us, is to get us to believe something that is simply not true. "The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the heart" (Prov. The Spirit of Deception (Hivites) Josh 3:10; Genesis 3:1-5. Society has a bad habit of judging an entire ethnicity, race, or organization based on a negative experience they had with someone who either looks like or identifies them self with a particular group. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Are you ready? Certain places, you canât even enter without getting past a security gate. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. But many Christians want an experience very badly. You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Therefore, he has to get you to drop your guard. For as many as received Him, He gave the right to become sons and daughters of God. (Hosea 4:6 ) Satan’s objective is to distract you from knowing the Word of God. A. According to Romans 6:16, you become a slave to whom you choose to obey, whether slaves of sin, which leads to death or obedience, which leads to righteousness. The bravado of the giant Goliath is another example of self-deception. reality. Oftentimes we erroneously think the spirit of deceit works only in the lives of unbelievers. Therefore, he exist in the spiritual realm. Many have been taken over by a spirit of deception in this hour. 5:6). So, these are the three areas that Satan will present you with ungodly temptation. If you donât have a church home, then ask God to lead you to a Bible-based church where you can become water baptized, become a disciple, and strengthened in the company of spiritual leaders and other believers in Christ. It evokes the image of an animal being carried off as prey in the mouth of a lion. He knows that the Word of God is your greatest defense and offense. Thus to some degree we are victims of deceivers. King James Bible Thine habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith the LORD. That being said, you must understand that the Devil uses people. The whole world lies under the sway (influence) of the wicked one (1 John 5:19). Do you see a trend in the spread of lies as the second coming of Christ is more close than ever? (1 Thess. In addition, the Bible says, for they are not all Israel who are of Israel. Seducing spirits have been turned loose upon the world today. Not everyone who calls themselves a Christian is a true follower of Christ! To avoid spiritual deception, be committed to a Christ-centered church. 5:14) Stages of Temptation. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Scripture speaks often of this problem and we do well to examine some of those texts and consider what they teach us. So, if Satan is the god of this world, then think it not strange that he controls the systems of this world. Wickedness deceives those who are perishing. Why? Now hold on as I share my heart with you. And thus we see that the Greek emphasizes that we go astray or are led astray, that we wander off. Every good thing is counterfeited by a bad thing. Otherwise, sin left unchecked is also how a person can become spiritually blind (1 Timothy 4:2). If you haven’t submitted your life to Christ, then you can receive Christ into your heart today. It plays on the mind and makes people who are affected to believe in the lies it presents. Therefore do not be partners with them. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit ⦠Hear the word of the Lord, all you men of Judah who enter these gates to worship the Lord. Be alert to this deep drive rooted in sloth and pride; learn its moves and despise its lures. When lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. He specializes in lies that cause doubt and confusion, which leads to chaos and destruction. B. Yes, many of us connive; we enter into partnership with the deceivers. We are to resist them and see them for the deceivers they are. Believers who are ignorant of Godâs Word are more likely to be deceived and if they begin to accept Satanâs lies as truth, the ⦠4:4). God declares a curse on those shepherds who mislead their flocks: “Woe to the shepherds who mislead and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. Be sure of this, no fornicator, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Once saved, the rest of the faith walk is to become a disciple by renewing your mind with the truth. ( Photo by Brad Lloyd on Unsplash) Satan loves to deceiveâit is vital that we discern. We need to be more than ever vigilant against this grave danger that could cause us to fall away from God or lead us [â¦] This is a tricky one for people ⦠To trick; to cheat; to beguile. At the end of each letter he declares, âAnyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.â. I have an urgency that is arising in my heart to blow a trumpet and to warn the body of Christ. Deception is To give you a different example, a person who is an alcoholic can also be afflicted with a spirit of deception/slyness. But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. This is a tricky one for people ⦠Perhaps it is good to look first to the Latin and Greek roots of the word deceive. He longs for us to overcome the evil of this world. He uses music to charm, fascinate and alter your mind with words that influences you or entices you to do the opposite of what Godâs Word says. One of the more troublesome and damaging human traits is our susceptibility to deception. from AC 9013 I stand at the door and knock. Itâs called bewitchment. Deception also disregards Godâs law of sowing and reaping. The spirit of deception is a tricky and unlawful act of mankind, capable of taking oneâs life. âLook! St. Paul speaks of the lot of deceivers: But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived (2 Tim 3:13). Then they said, it was a big bang theory, as if everything was created without intelligence. Required fields are marked *. B. But encourage each other daily, while it is still today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception (Heb 3:13). 3 Errors the Spirit of Deception Uses to Seduce You. One of his devices is the use of the media. Prayer of Repentance Leading to Salvation. Paul demonstrates self-deception saying: "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Deception and spiritual blindness have been prophesied by Jesus and the apostles that it is to increase on the earth towards the end, including among the elect, if at all possible. (Ephesians 5:15) 3 Errors the Spirit of Deception Uses to Seduce You. We do this because, to some degree, we want to be deceived; we want to be affirmed in our sin, in our weakness. The brilliant light of heaven not only shines like a beacon to guide us, but it also exposes whatever is hiding in the darkness. It is a spirit that wages war quietly causing those affected unaware of menacing things going on in their lives. At the end of each letter he declares, âAnyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.â He longs for us to overcome the evil of this world. And the Lord laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” This movement is a kind of musical onomatopoeia (the music sounds like the scattering and wandering off that the lyrics describe). The one knowing God listens to us. He warned of savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them (Acts 20:29-30). Therefore, we must know the Word of God and use the shield of faith to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one (Ephesians 6:16). A graduate of Charis Bible College, Louis is truly dedicated to his calling in the area of prophetic teaching, evangelism, and the ministry of a watchman on the wall. Certain things you donât need to see or entertain. I speak this to your shame (1 Cor 15:33). (Matthew 25:31-33). I have an urgency that is arising in my heart to blow a trumpet and to warn the body of Christ. Heaping oppression upon oppression, and deceit upon deceit, they refuse to know me, declares the LORD. Another example in the Bible of being under satanic influence, is how Satan used Judas Iscariot to betray Christ (Luke 22:2-4). âLook! Be careful how you hear (Luke 8:18). This says to us that there may be people close to you that have good intentions but may not be aware that they are under the influence of Satan. Music was ultimately created to glorify God. Once you understand what this New World Order really is, and how it is being gradually implemented, you will be able to see it progressing in your daily news! We are sometimes the victim of deception. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Spiritual warfare: Combating deception. While others wander and fall into deception, they stand firm on the Word of truth because they have filled their hearts with the wisdom therein! Proverbs 11:3 - The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but ⦠The Spirit of Deception is from the devil. (James 1:14-15) If Satan can cause you to doubt God’s Word, his next move is to present you with temptation. When deceivers speak to us, not only do we fail to rebuke them for their deception, we perk up our ears and in effect say, “Tell me more.”. C. That sexual sin is no big deal: Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men, nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor 6:9-10). The Stronghold of a spirit of deception is an evil unclean foul spirit which causes havoc in others lives, its path is destructive, to ruin and destroy. New Year’s Resolve: Stand Against Physician-Assisted Suicide, I Have Come to Cast A Fire on the Earth – A Homily for Pentecost Sunday, Love Lifted Me: A Homily for the Ascension of the Lord. 4:1-5). And not every church has been ordained by God. The Man of Lawlessness ⦠10 and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. Jesus declares, If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea (Mat 18:6). 120:2). Please donât be like the stubborn goats that Jesus talks about, when He says that He will separate the sheep from the goats. This may be shocking for many people. So he uses movies and television shows that influence the way people think. It is a very ugly spirit that is causing all kinds of negative repercussions. Blessed is the man unto whom Jehovah imputeth not iniquity, provided in his spirit there is no deceit (Ps. Scripture speaks often of this problem and we do well to examine some of those texts and consider what they teach us. The eye gates- Job said, he made a covenant with his eyes (Job 31:1). He who is not of God does not listen to us. God always saves a remnant for Himself: people who have a passionate heart for Him and His Word. However, the sin debt has already been paid for by the blood of Jesus Christ! Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal and follow other gods you have not known, and then come and stand before me in this house, which bears my Name, and say, “We are safe—safe to do all these detestable things?” Has this house, which bears my Name, become a den of robbers to you? But look, you are trusting in deceptive words that are worthless. The Lord says to be wise as serpents and gentle as doves. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear, and will turn away from the truth (2 Tim 4:3). Uh-oh. You can be fooled by your personal adversary when you least expect it. He also spoke of some who will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons (1 Tim 4:1). PHARMAKEIA Deception. Berean Literal Bible We are of God. Yes, and if sheep are wayward animals, human beings are more so, for at least a sheep knows its master’s voice. Please forgive me. THE COMING GREAT DECEPTIONâPART 9: Enoch And The Fallen Angels. 1 Doorway for Spiritual Wounds This chapter covers on deception as the most prominent doorway of access or source for spiritual wounds and other unpleasant matters into our lives. The devil is a liar and the father of lies (see John 8:44). In the book of Revelation, God sent messages to the seven churches. ( Photo by Brad Lloyd on Unsplash) Satan loves to deceiveâit is vital that we discern. 8:00AM EST 3/7/2021 James Goll. R evelation chapter 18 gives a description of the fall of Babylon and in verse 23 it gives us the reason why all nations were deceived. Many of the warnings that we “not be deceived” are not simply alerting us to the presence of deceivers; they are cautioning us to be wary our own tendency to enter into agreement with those would deceive us. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. declares the Lord (Jeremiah 7:1-11). Know that the Word of God stands forever (Isaiah 40:8)! However, through the eyes of the Spirit, we can spot out his deception from many miles away. Galatians 5:16-26 - [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. While the Spirit of God is the Spirit of Truth, the antichrist is a spirit of deception. Deception: To mislead by giving a distorted impression or false sense of. How? Now they’re saying humans were created from aliens from other planets. (Galatians 6:7-8). Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. Why? That being said, you canât be so easy to trust everyone. Subtitle: Believers, Beware Of Anyone Not Preaching Biblical Separation! We are in the last of the last days. Therefore thus says the LORD God of Israel concerning the shepherds who are tending My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them; behold, I am about to attend to you for the evil of your deeds” (Jer 23:1-3). They perish because they refused to love the Truth and so be saved (1 Thess 2:10). But I have been watching! St. Paul also lamented false apostles and Judaizers who misled many. Greek: There are several words in the Greek New Testament that are translated as deceive in English. And frankly, too many of us want to be deceived. (1 Tim. Latin: The Latin root of deceive is decipere, meaning to ensnare (de (of or up) + capere (to seize or take)). It ⦠Why Did St. Paul Get Arrested at Philippi. Therefore, Satan will try to get you to hear lies until you buy in to it. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world (James 1:22-27). Perhaps it is good to look first to the Latin and Greek roots of the word deceive. Only God's Spirit can lead us into all truths concerning all things. I. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow! The Bible also tells us that Satan is the god of this world (2 Cor. 5:21-22) Submit yourself to God, resist the devil and he will flee. Usually, the one having a familiar spirit believes that his spirit-companion is good rather than evil, or thinks (or expects) that something beneficial will come out of that Here then is a brief excursus on the lamentable human tendency to wander, to be carried off, to be deceived. They only touch on certain areas not to offend. Deception is running so rampant that some of the church leaders are deceived. (Romans 9:6). Error by exalting a special revelation above the Word of God. of deception. We can be among those who deceive (though hopefully this is less frequent). Jesus was one of those men! Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Error by exalting a special revelation above the Word of God. Too many of us will listen to and follow anyone but the Lord. Christ came that we may have life and life more abundantly. Paul sincerely believed the followers of ' the way ' (the 1st Christians) were corrupting the truths of the religion of the One and True God. Deliver my soul from the lip of a lie, from a tone of deceit (Ps. Deception and spiritual blindness have been prophesied by Jesus and the apostles that it is to increase on the earth towards the end, including among the elect, if at all possible. That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. A brief survey of Scripture reveals this. Wisdom is knowing how and when to apply knowledge. The Bible says that Satan works through the children of disobedience (Ephesians 2:2) . Because certain things can contaminate your soul. (James 4:7) The focus is not so much on the Devil. Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. 6:7-8). DEMONIC SPIRIT OF DECEPTION IS RAMPANT AMONG MEN POSING AS CHRISTIAN LEADERS. That faith can be perfunctory, intellectual, or mere lip service; that good intentions are enough; that one can love the world: But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves … If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. The Spirit of Deception When the Mindâs Eye Is Blind. Thou shalt destroy them that speak a lie; Jehovah abhorreth the man of bloods and deceit (Ps. It attacks the lives of committed and uncommitted Christians. 4:1 â âThe Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.â ⢠Ultimately, Satan, the greater deceiver, will be ⦠This video shows a performance of the classic movement from the Messiah that says, “All we like sheep have gone astray, every one to his own way. In this context, the warning, “Do not be deceived,” takes on more of this tone: “Don’t kid yourself; don’t tell lies to yourself; don’t go on playing the fool or the ignoramus. Your email address will not be published. For he who sows to the flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life" (Gal. Itâs called the blood line, which is a blood covenant between God and man through faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are so easily are we carried away by the latest fashions, trends, and thinking of the world. Why? We are not to allow these deceivers to lead us astray, to make us wander about in error and sin. Know that Satanâs greatest weapon is deception. Prayer: âHeavenly Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. The Scriptures frequently warn, “Do not be deceived.” Jesus warned, At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. 11 For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, 12 in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.⦠It is spiritual deception, coming straight from Satan himself. The Spirit of Deception (Hivites) Josh 3:10; Genesis 3:1-5. Berean Literal Bible We are of God. 100 Bible Verses about Deception. The gospel introduces you to a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. ... Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world he was cast out to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. It is stated this way: ââ¦because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved. Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron. We can count on the Holy Spirit to help us discern and detect the presence and tactics of enemy spirits. Uh-oh. (I have boldfaced the various forms of the word deceive to illustrate that God is teaching us about the various forms of this sinful connivance. What people really lack and should be praying for, is discernment. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. Today, Satan uses it to corrupt the minds of our youth at an early age. Surely God will bring you down to everlasting ruin (Psalm 52:1-5). describe the pleasure that comes from watching the theater. The Bible says that he was a liar from the beginning (John 8:44). We humans are involved in deception in three different ways. And it is through the power of the Spirit that we develop self-control to withstand temptation. In other words, to cast a spell on. Not so! 32:2). The things that are happening in the spiritual realm and the prophecies that were foretold, in which we can see coming to pass. II. (Read More...) James 1:22 - But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
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