deception has an origin and a pattern, distinguishing features
(Genesis 3:1-5 ) <<< found Here in the original deception
were then seeing in the nt this type of phrase " do not be deceived" regarding deception always connected to our behavior consider how consistant this is and that its obviously a concern of the apostles for the church
ephesians 5:3-7 "But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them."
actions that disqualify
1 corinthians 6:9-10 "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. "
actions that disqualify
galatians 6:7-9 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. "
those who sow to the spirit will reap eternal Life
Galatians 5:19-21 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God"
(to support ephesians 5)
james 1:21-25 "Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed."
to Hear and not do is a deception.
1 john 3:5-10 "And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
see( 1 john 2:26-29)
2 peter 2:1-6 "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an example unto those that after should live ungodly;
God has already shown again and again that sin is not acceptable and will lead to total destruction as we are taught throughout the new testament will come with the return of Christ Jesus. yet each time people begin saying " God is too good He chose us Hell never destroy us because of sin like He says"
Jude 1:17-23 "But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit....
there is so much more saying the same things the point is this, were told clearly there would be false teachers among the church. were told clearly not to be deceived by them who are explaining How our deeds dont matter or cant disqualify from Gods Kingdom. notice all those dont be decieved words above and that they are always connected to the believers actions. Like the devil in the beginning, the goal is to Get you to believe its okay to disobey God because if we believe that Just like the serpent did to eves mind, it will lead us to acting on our belief that obedience is optional.
remember that satan doesnt work to get the non believers hes already got them, His goal is to Get those who believe, to not obey God because sin is death. He doesnt tell you that His message is subtle and crafty. " salvation has nothing to do with whether or not you sin God is too Good to punish you" "did God really say that you need to repent? naw look were saved by Grace, that means nothing you do matters, because then its not Grace so all the other stuff ignore trust me i know
His messages will always be tempting " go ahead and eat the fruit, pshh you will not die, its actually good for you" He will quote scripture but always need to ignore the rest, only what He is sharing is what Matters. remember he quoted scripture to Jesus when tempting Him. and used Gods word against eve to begin with. you may not like me much lol im not that popular here, but thats okay. Im trying hard to share something with you that will help you to spot deception.
God will never insinuate or say that sin isnt a big deal or wont harm you. satan always will suggest that sin isnt a big deal and wont hurt you. its eternally a principle of God. His doctrine will always encourage you to follow your desires and put off Gods. Hell Hide this from you >> Now that you have the Holy spirit, you can Hear and obey God if you will accept that you are able and that it is Gods will for you, His good will for you He will never instruct us wrong His word is trustworthy, His commands infallible and they are for our safe keeping for our good. His warnings are treasures.
I just want to encourage you not to fear scriptures like this, when you believe them, and set your Heart to learn and obey Gods instructional words the " How to act and Live things, because you already Know Jesus provided everything you need forgiveness, the Holy spirit, righteousness and a relationship with God who is able to do all things even make you new and clean and righteous.....you will find that the thought you cant do that is a lie and that God has done what He has said He did in Jesus. and this is what really was accomplished in Christ.
2 peter 1: 3-11 "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."
you are capable of overcoming now ! believe whats really been done. its all Gods doing, through Jesus Christ our Lord all glory to God, what He did however was make YOU able through His Sons gift of forgiveness, instruction and sending the Holy spirit into you all for the purpose of Giving you all you need to choose eternal Life. take good care and Please simply consider these things even pray about them God will answer.
all praise , glory, power and majesty Belongs to Our God and to the Lamb at His Right Hand
