-September 20, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Friday,
“But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”
(2 Corinthians 11:3).
Paul loved the saints at Corinth so much. He cared for their souls and their spiritual well being. He taught them that our real enemy is the devil, and we must be in guard against his schemes and attacks.
Satan has been at his wicked plans since the day he was banished from heaven and took with him one third of the angels. He appeared to Eve in the garden of Eden and deceived her, tempted her, and appealed to her sinful desires.
In the Scriptures, Satan is called a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44); a murderer (John 8:44); a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8); our adversary (1 Peter 5:8); the evil one (Matthew 6:13); the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2); and an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14).
There are many cults and false teachers we must be on guard against by knowing and obeying God’s truth. The Bible is the sword of the Spirit. Paul was concerned that the Corinthians may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
The simplicity of Christ is holding to the truth of Christ with a spiritual tenacity. The message of the gospel is simple, holy, and true. If someone says something and it doesn’t sound right and it isn’t according to Scripture, we must reject it. The safest thing is to follow the Word, live by it, and preach only from it.
The devil attacks us through our minds in subtle ways with destructive consequences. It is therefore vital that we put on the whole armor of God daily, including the helmet of salvation.
Have a blessed day maintaining the simplicity of Christ. Stay safe and healthy.
The Basics, fundamentals, foundations truths are found in the Bible; know them and stand on them.
Dean
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