Jesus warned the disciples about the final days in Matthew.
“At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.”
Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold, but the one who endures to the end will be saved.
Matthew 24:12&13
Scripture tells us in 1 Peter 5:8 that Satan prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
But no worries, Jesus slays lions.
Jesus encouraged Peter: And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:18
False prophets intentionally raise themselves up as “teachers, pastors and spiritual guides” pretending to speak the truth, but, in fact, they preach false doctrine and lead people astray.
The Bible is full of warnings about false prophets and false teachers.
Do not be deceived: God will not be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
Galatians 6:7
It is extremely important that we know the word of God, that we study it and that we know God personally. The only way we can recognize a counterfeit, is by knowing the real thing.
Scripture tells us that we do not know the day or the hour of Christ return, but we will know the season.
These past months, as we see the weather getting hot, we know it’s summer. We recognize this season.
That’s how it is with what we see on the evening news, what we’re hearing around us and seeing around us. We don’t know when it’s going to happen, but we recognize the season is upon us. We know Christs return is near.
We have politicians that want to slay the babies in the womb, they hate Israel, and hurt the children. This is demonic and evil and that’s your first clue that we are in the end of times.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:23-14
I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Genesis 12:3
But, if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a huge millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
Matthew 18:6
Beware of false prophets and false teachers. They dilute the gospel to have their own way and to live life however they see fit. That is demonic and wrong.
It’s basically a way of trying to do whatever they want and to live in sin and debauchery without having to answer to God for this evil lifestyle.
So, whether it’s the empowerment of women gone too far, New Age practices, the prosperity gospel nonsense or any number of other religious practices, steer clear of anything that denies Christ as sovereign Lord over all.
These false teachers have ambition, but lack the proper understanding of the things they were taught.
Stay away from anyone or any teaching that denies Jesus is the only way to God.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
I believe these evil people will be amped up, all the more as we see the day of Christ draw near.
The good news is, regardless of the evil and wicked spirit in this world, Jesus will continue to save sinners.
I also believe we must pray for the believers who are being deceived. We must also take a stand for righteousness!
My prayer for you today is that you would hear Gods voice and let him lead you in the right path. That you’d be alert and ready, especially as you recognize the seasons.
Many Blessings,
Connie