THE SPIRIT IN FALSE RELIGION



Consider Paul’s warning to Timothy.

“Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons.” (1 Timothy 4:1, NLT)

There is definitely a spirit behind the huge following and massive success of false religions all over the world, including and especially false Christianity. 

Or do you think it is man’s sole invention without the aid of any spiritual inspiration or influence?

There is indeed a definite spiritual force behind these false religions and false doctrines.

And it’s not the Spirit of Jesus Christ. 

Now, who do you think the spirit is?

Who do you think wants to deceive mankind and lead them away from the true God and true Christ, while making them think they are worshipping God?

Who do you think benefits more from man going the wrong direction in regards to knowing God?

God’s archenemy, of course. The Devil himself.

No need to think too much or reinvent the wheel.

The answers are in the Scriptures.

The Scriptures describe them as “deceitful spirits or demons”, and these are in the domain of Satan.

Satan is the head of false religion including false Christs, false Christianity and false churches.

What are the indications that Satan is doing this work of falsehood and deception in people?

The next verse in our Scriptural text states it.

“These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead.” (1 Timothy 4:2, NLT)

Lies? Hypocrisy? Dead consciences? Wow!!!

Then, let me conclude with Paul’s earlier admonition to Timothy in the same letter.

“Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lord’s battles. Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked.” (1 Timothy 1:18-19, NLT)

Learning from this, what are we to do? 

Seek and stick with the Truth (or, True Faith).

Count the cost, fight the good fight, keep our gaze fixed on Christ, and keep our conscience clear.

Enough said. Watch and pray!

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