The Pirates of Christian Faith
PIRATES INSIDE OF THE CHURCH: SATAN USES SOME OF THE FOLLOWING TRAPS:
- False Prophets: Dt.13:1-4; Mt.7:21-23
- He is always a self proclaimed minister. He uses “I-My” instead GOD.
- He has another Scripture or Revelation contrary to the Revealed Word.
- He may demonstrate a sign or wonder to deceive God’s people.
- He diverts and replaces God and leads people astray to strange gods/things.
- He claims to have a secret knowledge of other world.
- He likes luxury, lustful desires and pomp rather than the glory of God.
- Looks like A well (Depth) but are without water, look like rain giving Clouds (Glorious) are carried with tempest.(2Pet.2:17)
- False Teachers: Mt.7:21-23
- They do not have sound doctrine, rather a mixed up mess.
- Their teaching is full of misrepresentation (Serpent: Has God said it? Gen.3) and half lies (Gen.3:4; Matt.4:1-11 “It is written” Said Jesus.)
- They teach their Wisdom thoughts but the True Teachers quoted True Prophets.
- They have a Bible with their own interpretation claimed as Revelation of God.
- False Apostles and Ministers: 2Cor.11:14-15)
- (All 2Cor. Dake/p.347) 16 things show what they are made up of.
Hold secret shame 4:2 | Outward appearance 10:7 | Greedy 11:7-12 | Pose as righteous 11:15 |
Walk craftily 4:2 | Commend selves 10:12 | False 11:13 | Seek self glory 11:12 |
Handle Word deceitfully 4:2 | Compare with others 10:12 | Counterfeit 11:13 | Boastful 11:18 |
Walk and war after flesh 10:3 | Prey others work 10:15-16 | Deceitful 11:13 | No Apostle’s Power 12:12 |
4. Healers: (2Pet.2:19) Mt.7:21-23
5. Miracle Workers: Mt.7:21-23
Conclusion: Dt.13:3-4
God sends such things into the lives of the people of God to TEST their LOVE to Him from ALL their:
Heart: (CARDIA-καρδια) As Physical heart is the center of Blood the life of a being. Heart has Life.
Mind: (NOUS-νουσ) The Seat of reflective consciousness, perception, understanding, feeling, judgment and determining. (Vine/Mind/p.69)
How to save yourself: (Dt.13:3-4) To Love God with ALL our Heart and Mind is to: