Psalm 31:18

Psalm 31:18

The ways of the arrogant     

I’ve recently started looking at prophecy in the Bible. (It could be a long look!) In Genesis 1 we read again and again, “And God said.” In Genesis 3:1 the serpent comes along and asks, “Did God really say?” In his arrogance the devil constantly questions the words of God and casts them into doubt. Often his approach is beguiling and couched in enticing language, “You won’t die, God knows that your eyes will be opened and you will be like God.” Genesis 3:4-5. The enemy has not changed his ways, he still causes people to question all that God has said, from God’s laws, to His prophets, to His Son – the Word, to His church. Whatever truth is uttered, the enemy has an enticing alternative and the majority of the human race fall for it. He is the father of lies and all who serve him are liars and as ever, sadly, many are so brainwashed that they do not know they are lying. That is why people who speak against God and against His church always sound so arrogant for to do so they must put themselves above Him. That is how you recognise a servant of the Satan. Do not be enticed by lying lips. Do not listen to the arrogant. A true servant of the Lord God will be like his master, humble and gentle and not at all self-seeking. If you are attending a church or group led by arrogant men and women, be careful. Follow those who humbly follow Christ and let the lips of the liars be silenced! Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30.

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