25/03/2016 - BE CAREFUL WITH DECEPTIONS

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As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.    Galatians 6.12

There is a way in which we will not fall for the small talk of people that do not have a commitment with the Truth: looking how they live. Those who are careful in how they clothe, in how they talk about themselves, and in despising those who are not yet prosperous in the faith are certainly not good masters. Therefore, they are capable of leading us into situations which will bring us shame if we are not watchful and firm in what God says through His Word.

The conceited people do not possess the Spirit of the Lord, because He resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. They might even pretend, being very charismatic, but this does not mean that the divine power operates in them. Therefore, out of their lips there will never be a message from Heaven, but only harmful words.

People who are vain like to show others that they are wise and successful. Thus, sometimes, they do not mind transmitting a false message, considering that it attends their ego. Now, it is dangerous to be taught by someone who does not have the Spirit of God, because depending on the level of submission of this person to the enemy, he might be used to completely ruin us. A sweet spring of water cannot pour bitter water.

In order for them not to be persecuted and disregarded, false workers adapt with any doctrine or social procedure. Those who do not have commitment with the Truth do not think twice before telling a lie. If someone does not love Jesus, will he be able to love you? The person who does not want to serve God has already submitted himself to the enemy, and thus, whenever the devil desires, he will be used by him.

The cross of Christ is a divider among people. However, it does not operate by itself. Only when you believe in the work done by Jesus, when He died on the cross, the devil makes people who belong to God avoid you. However, this should not serve as a reason for you to abandon them, but on the contrary, to get closer to them and lead them the love of God. The cross should serve as something attractive for those who do not belong to the Lord.

There is no reason why you should be ashamed of the work that the Lord has done in your favor when He died on the Calvary. There, your life was changed. Without this sacrifice, the devil would continue to act as the lord of your life, making you suffer. Now, since you are a divine property, you are free from the evil influences, and therefore, you must make your faith resonate to distant places.

The cross of Christ conducted us to God, making us servants of humility, holiness, and the fear of God. It was through it that Jesus surrendered His own life and bought us to the Father. Therefore, we do not have to fear or to be deceived with the lies of the enemy.

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares