**Know Who You Follow: A Call to Discernment in a Time of Deception**
“I AM”—these are the words Jesus used to declare His divinity. Not metaphor. Not poetry. Truth. When He said “Before Abraham was, I AM,” He wasn’t claiming to be a prophet or a teacher—He was proclaiming Himself as God incarnate. The great I AM. The Alpha and the Omega. The eternal presence of the Father made flesh.
So when we see movements today that echo this sacred title—like “I AM CHARLIE”—we must pause. We must test the spirit behind the slogan. Charlie Kirk was a man, not a deity. A voice, yes. A truth-speaker, perhaps. But not the Christ. His death was tragic, and his courage commendable. But we do not worship men. We do not elevate voices to the throne of heaven. We admire the boldness, we honor the legacy, but we must never confuse the messenger with the Messiah.
I support those who have picked up the mic Charlie dropped. I rejoice when I see young people stirred to seek truth, to walk into churches, to hunger for something more than the empty promises of this world. But I also grieve. Because many of those churches are not sanctuaries—they are stages. Many pulpits have become platforms for performance, not proclamation. The gospel has been sugar-coated, diluted, and dressed in glitter. And the sheep are being led by wolves.
If you are reading this, I urge you: be wise. Be vigilant. Test every teaching. Ask the hard questions. If your pastor cannot answer without leaning on the philosophies of this fallen world, then he is not leading you to Christ—he is leading you to compromise.
Remember: Lucifer was once radiant in the courts of heaven. He knows Scripture. He knows the name of Jesus. And he knows how to twist truth into poison. He doesn’t come with horns—he comes with charisma. He doesn’t roar—he whispers. And many will follow him, thinking they are following God.
Even the Bible, as we know it, is a partial picture. Many books were removed, lost, or hidden. What remains is enough to see the path—but not always enough to walk it fully. That’s why we must seek the whole counsel of God. We must hunger for the fullness of His word, not just the parts that fit neatly into a sermon series.
Know who you follow. Not just the name—but the nature. Don’t be deceived by movements, personalities, or polished doctrine. Repent—not just of your actions, but of your identity apart from God. Be honest with yourself. Be honest with Him. We are sinners. We wrestle with flesh, with lust, with pride, with fear. And the world will never affirm your repentance. It will mock it. It will rage against it.
But if you are hated by the world because you follow God—rejoice. That hatred is a badge of honor. It means you are walking in the light. And if you are loved by the world, beware. That love may be the lullaby that leads you to destruction.
This is not a message of condemnation—it is a call to clarity. A call to courage. A call to come out from among them and be separate. To walk not by sight, but by Spirit. To follow not the crowd, but the Christ.
He is the I AM. And He alone is worthy.
“I AM”—these are the words Jesus used to declare His divinity. Not metaphor. Not poetry. Truth. When He said “Before Abraham was, I AM,” He wasn’t claiming to be a prophet or a teacher—He was proclaiming Himself as God incarnate. The great I AM. The Alpha and the Omega. The eternal presence of the Father made flesh.
So when we see movements today that echo this sacred title—like “I AM CHARLIE”—we must pause. We must test the spirit behind the slogan. Charlie Kirk was a man, not a deity. A voice, yes. A truth-speaker, perhaps. But not the Christ. His death was tragic, and his courage commendable. But we do not worship men. We do not elevate voices to the throne of heaven. We admire the boldness, we honor the legacy, but we must never confuse the messenger with the Messiah.
I support those who have picked up the mic Charlie dropped. I rejoice when I see young people stirred to seek truth, to walk into churches, to hunger for something more than the empty promises of this world. But I also grieve. Because many of those churches are not sanctuaries—they are stages. Many pulpits have become platforms for performance, not proclamation. The gospel has been sugar-coated, diluted, and dressed in glitter. And the sheep are being led by wolves.
If you are reading this, I urge you: be wise. Be vigilant. Test every teaching. Ask the hard questions. If your pastor cannot answer without leaning on the philosophies of this fallen world, then he is not leading you to Christ—he is leading you to compromise.
Remember: Lucifer was once radiant in the courts of heaven. He knows Scripture. He knows the name of Jesus. And he knows how to twist truth into poison. He doesn’t come with horns—he comes with charisma. He doesn’t roar—he whispers. And many will follow him, thinking they are following God.
Even the Bible, as we know it, is a partial picture. Many books were removed, lost, or hidden. What remains is enough to see the path—but not always enough to walk it fully. That’s why we must seek the whole counsel of God. We must hunger for the fullness of His word, not just the parts that fit neatly into a sermon series.
Know who you follow. Not just the name—but the nature. Don’t be deceived by movements, personalities, or polished doctrine. Repent—not just of your actions, but of your identity apart from God. Be honest with yourself. Be honest with Him. We are sinners. We wrestle with flesh, with lust, with pride, with fear. And the world will never affirm your repentance. It will mock it. It will rage against it.
But if you are hated by the world because you follow God—rejoice. That hatred is a badge of honor. It means you are walking in the light. And if you are loved by the world, beware. That love may be the lullaby that leads you to destruction.
This is not a message of condemnation—it is a call to clarity. A call to courage. A call to come out from among them and be separate. To walk not by sight, but by Spirit. To follow not the crowd, but the Christ.
He is the I AM. And He alone is worthy.
**Know Who You Follow: A Call to Discernment in a Time of Deception**
“I AM”—these are the words Jesus used to declare His divinity. Not metaphor. Not poetry. Truth. When He said “Before Abraham was, I AM,” He wasn’t claiming to be a prophet or a teacher—He was proclaiming Himself as God incarnate. The great I AM. The Alpha and the Omega. The eternal presence of the Father made flesh.
So when we see movements today that echo this sacred title—like “I AM CHARLIE”—we must pause. We must test the spirit behind the slogan. Charlie Kirk was a man, not a deity. A voice, yes. A truth-speaker, perhaps. But not the Christ. His death was tragic, and his courage commendable. But we do not worship men. We do not elevate voices to the throne of heaven. We admire the boldness, we honor the legacy, but we must never confuse the messenger with the Messiah.
I support those who have picked up the mic Charlie dropped. I rejoice when I see young people stirred to seek truth, to walk into churches, to hunger for something more than the empty promises of this world. But I also grieve. Because many of those churches are not sanctuaries—they are stages. Many pulpits have become platforms for performance, not proclamation. The gospel has been sugar-coated, diluted, and dressed in glitter. And the sheep are being led by wolves.
If you are reading this, I urge you: be wise. Be vigilant. Test every teaching. Ask the hard questions. If your pastor cannot answer without leaning on the philosophies of this fallen world, then he is not leading you to Christ—he is leading you to compromise.
Remember: Lucifer was once radiant in the courts of heaven. He knows Scripture. He knows the name of Jesus. And he knows how to twist truth into poison. He doesn’t come with horns—he comes with charisma. He doesn’t roar—he whispers. And many will follow him, thinking they are following God.
Even the Bible, as we know it, is a partial picture. Many books were removed, lost, or hidden. What remains is enough to see the path—but not always enough to walk it fully. That’s why we must seek the whole counsel of God. We must hunger for the fullness of His word, not just the parts that fit neatly into a sermon series.
Know who you follow. Not just the name—but the nature. Don’t be deceived by movements, personalities, or polished doctrine. Repent—not just of your actions, but of your identity apart from God. Be honest with yourself. Be honest with Him. We are sinners. We wrestle with flesh, with lust, with pride, with fear. And the world will never affirm your repentance. It will mock it. It will rage against it.
But if you are hated by the world because you follow God—rejoice. That hatred is a badge of honor. It means you are walking in the light. And if you are loved by the world, beware. That love may be the lullaby that leads you to destruction.
This is not a message of condemnation—it is a call to clarity. A call to courage. A call to come out from among them and be separate. To walk not by sight, but by Spirit. To follow not the crowd, but the Christ.
He is the I AM. And He alone is worthy.
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