The atmosphere is thick with deception as we proceed into this Aquarian
Age.
Let us be always on guard, as Satan is like a prowling lion, seeking
whom he may devour.
The need for diligent feeding on the Word of God is an urgent one,
only the Word of God keeps us in the truth, as the Holy Spirit leads and
opens that Living book.
Guide-lines against the attacks of demonic doctrines are found in the Bible, so that we may stand in the evil day (Ephesians 6:10-18).
HOW DO WE CHRISTIANS
GET CAUGHT IN THE DECEPTION OF OUR MINDS?
l. We become deceived, and actually deceive OURSELVES, when we are hearers of God's Word, but not (loers.(James 1:2). Some born-again believers are so aware of God's grace, and His free salvation, that they imagine they can continue in sin without any worry. They deceive themselves, in that they forget that what they sow they will always reap. Salvation is a free gift, our sins are washed away (past, present and future) in regard to Eternity, BUT, if we do not keep our lives clean before God, WE WILL SUFFER IN THIS LIFE FROM THE RESULTS OF SIN. AND LOSE OUR REWARD IN THE NEXT. Another result of being a hearer and not a doer is to put oneself into the hands of the enemy - Satan. He gains ground in our lives, and can easily bnng false doctrine into the mind of a disobedient Christian.
2.. We become deceived when we say we have no sin. (1 John 1:8). There are no perfect Christians in this life, only after we are perfected in Eternity will we be wholely like Jesus Christ. Our hearts can be perfect in attitude, but we sadly dip up many times during the day. Let us agree quickly with the convicting Holy Spirit, confessing our sins before the Lord, and be washed in the cleansing blood of Jesus. (1 John 1:9). How foolish to imagine we, as a church, must be entirely spotless before Christ can return. No one must deceive themselves into believing that we ever get to perfection while in the body of flesh. BUT ONE DAY WE WILL BE PERFECTED - WHEN FACE TO FACE WITH JESUS AT THE JUDGEMENT SEAT. Satan gets a foothold into the lives of those who proudly imagine themselves to be already free of all sin. He that thinks he stands, be careful lest he fall.
3. We become deceived when we think we are something when we are nothing. (Galatians 6:3). How many simple souls are being caught in the idea of invulnerability! They say, "I am so spiritual that would instantly know if a New Age deception came my way. I have walked with the Lord for years, and I am a very keenly discerning believer - not like others I know." Here is a sure way to defeat by the enemy forces. We must daily abandon ourselves to the Lord, that He may, by His Holy Spirit, lead us into all truth. ANY OF US may become embroiled in the New Age doctrines of devils, unless we depend entirely on God. These deceptions are deadly in their very seductiveness, coated in sugar, surrounded by truths, seemly beautiful and righteous. Satan is a brilliant worker of disguise!
4. We are deceived when we are wise in the wisdom of this world. (1 Corinthians 3:18). The churches have become filled with the wisdom of this world. Psychiatry, psychology, the New Age love of self in its various forms - self-love, self-worth, self-esteem, power from the self doctrines (such as positive confession, and hyper-faith teachings), and much more. It is up to the individual to test everything by the written Word of God. GET REAL, do not accept the wisdom of this Aquarian world. Be wise only in the truths of the Creator God, doesn't He know best?
5. We are deceived if we really think that we can sow and not reap what
we sow (Galatians 6:7).
If we absorb lies from Lucifer, or allow our children to absord lies
of Lucifer in the State Schools, then we assuredly WILL reap what we have
sown. DO NOT CO-OPERATE WITH THIS ANTI-CHRIST SYSTEM AS IT IS SET UP.
6. We are deceived when we think we can indulge in sinful New Age practices, or our families can, and they will have no effect on us because we are Christians. Meditation, alternative health remedies, visualizations, imageries, inner healing techniques, yoga, save the world endeavours and so on. They WILL have an effect, and God WILL judge those who so indulge themselves. (1 Corinthians 15:33). "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame."
THE ONE WE DECEIVE THE MOST IS ALWAYS OURSELVES.
Humans always lie to themselves more than they do others. Let us, then, be REAL, to ourselves and God, and truly we will keep clear of the devastating NEW AGE DELUSIONS OF DEMONS.
Return to Despatch Vol.4:3 September,
1992.
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