Dear Father,
There is a warning to every believer. It was not an ordinary statement or an assumption; it was prophecy. The Scripture says, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.”
The challenge often lies in our understanding of how this Scripture applies. The very mention of seducing spirits and doctrines of devils may seem far-fetched to someone in the faith. For instance, how does a person go from burning for Christ to embracing doctrines of devils? Yet, this prophecy is not addressed to unbelievers, but to every believer.
We do not always consider the subtlety of deviation. Often, leaving the faith is perceived as a one-time decision that instantly transforms a committed believer into someone lukewarm. Yet, just as attaining spiritual height requires a process, so does falling. In reality, both rising and falling are gradual, though they differ in nature. While rising demands consistent application of the right principles, falling involves not only neglect or inconsistency, but also the application of wrong principles. Even wrong doctrines applied in ignorance, can cause a believer to fall.
This is why the Scripture speaks of “seducing spirits”--an intentional device designed to cause deviation. Father, there is so much within this subject that believers must remain mindful of. Therefore, I pray for discernment to recognize truth and for the strength to stand firm in the latter times.
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#LettertoGod #Deviation #Everybeliever #Seducingspirit #FaithDear Father,
There is a warning to every believer. It was not an ordinary statement or an assumption; it was prophecy. The Scripture says, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.”
The challenge often lies in our understanding of how this Scripture applies. The very mention of seducing spirits and doctrines of devils may seem far-fetched to someone in the faith. For instance, how does a person go from burning for Christ to embracing doctrines of devils? Yet, this prophecy is not addressed to unbelievers, but to every believer.
We do not always consider the subtlety of deviation. Often, leaving the faith is perceived as a one-time decision that instantly transforms a committed believer into someone lukewarm. Yet, just as attaining spiritual height requires a process, so does falling. In reality, both rising and falling are gradual, though they differ in nature. While rising demands consistent application of the right principles, falling involves not only neglect or inconsistency, but also the application of wrong principles. Even wrong doctrines applied in ignorance, can cause a believer to fall.
This is why the Scripture speaks of “seducing spirits”--an intentional device designed to cause deviation. Father, there is so much within this subject that believers must remain mindful of. Therefore, I pray for discernment to recognize truth and for the strength to stand firm in the latter times.
Translation:
Slide 1: English
Slide 2: French
Slide 3: Bengali
Slide 4: Hindu
Slide 5: Urdu
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