Category: deception-delusion-discernment
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A Good Showing in the Flesh
It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that…
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Who Hindered You?
You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion is not from him who calls you. A little leaven leavens the whole lump. Galatians 5:7-9 kit: Joyful Harvest by A Giving Heart Studio context: For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a…
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Deceives Himself
For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Galatians 6:3 kit: American by Queen Brat Digital Designs, template: Mosaic #6 by Connie Prince context: Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest…
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Malicious Witness
You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness. You shall not fall in with the many to do evil, nor shall you bear witness in a lawsuit, siding with the many, so as to pervert justice, nor shall you be partial to…
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Deceiving Yourselves
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 kit and stacked paper: The Journey by Optic Illusions You might enjoy reading my devotional, “Beautiful.” You can view and/or download it in magazine style pdf (48 mb) here, or text w/highlighting format pdf (.5 mb) here. All of my other…
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A Word to Those Who are Wise in Their Own Eyes
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 26:12Let me be frank and to the point. Getting what you think you want is not always a good thing. Sometimes, usually after it’s too late, there are deep, heart-wrenching regrets. Just…
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The Failure of the Church
I recently read an excellent (ongoing) series of news articles in The Epoch Times about the history of public education in America. The author, Alex Newman, carefully documents for the reader the methods by which a succession of individuals and groups holding ideologies that drastically disagree with those of the founding fathers of the United…
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A Work of Delusion
Every man is stupid and without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, for his images are false, and there is no breath in them. They are worthless, a work of delusion; at the time of their punishment they shall perish. Jeremiah 10:14-15 kit: Watch Out for That Moon by Lorie Davison,…
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Vileness is Exalted
On every side the wicked prowl, as vileness is exalted among the children of man. Psalm 12:8 Which is love? To speak the truth even though it’s unwelcome (therefore uncomfortable to the bearer of the message, probably also costing them their popularity), or to tell people what they want to hear even though they don’t…
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Darkened Understanding
Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous…
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Sign of the Covenant
God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.” Genesis 9:17 kits: Look Up: When It Rains, Look for Rainbows by Kristin Cronin Barrow, Love Wins (which the designer based on the song by Carrie Underwood) by LJS Designs…
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Way of Balaam
Forsaking the right way, they have gone astray. They have followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved gain from wrongdoing, but was rebuked for his own transgression; a speechless donkey spoke with human voice and restrained the prophet’s madness. 2 Peter 2:15-16 (Also see the entire context of 2Pet. 2.) But…
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Deep in His Heart
Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated. The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good. He plots…
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Wickedness
“You felt secure in your wickedness and said, ‘No one sees me,’ Your wisdom and your knowledge, they have deluded you; for you have said in your heart, ‘I am, and there is no one besides me.’” Isaiah 47:10 papers (blended) and elements from kits by Marta van Eck: I Like Biology, I Like Chemistry,…
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Deceives His Heart
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. James 1:26 kit: Feathered Friends by Createwings continuing: Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from…
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Refused to Love the Truth
Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 kit: Master of Puppets by Marta van Eck previous verse: The coming of the lawless one is by the activity…
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False Signs and Wonders
The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 kit: Anne by Keystone Scraps, template freebie by M & M…
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Entice by Sensual Passions
These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved. For, speaking loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of the flesh those who are barely escaping from those who live in error. 2 Peter 2:17-18 template by Fiddle Dee Dee Designs; kit:…
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Hearts of the Naive
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Romans 16:17-18…
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Conversations
I would like to (anonymously) share conversations that I recently had with fellow believers about sharing the truth with others so that we can use this opportunity to examine what the Bible says about the matter. Both of these instances included women who have absolutely beautiful hearts for God—they are saved and show it by…
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Beautiful
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in be ready, born again, bride of Christ, children of God, Christ’s return, deception-delusion-discernment, discipleship, faithful-steadfast, free will, freedom, gifts, Holy Spirit, hope, idolatry, Jesus-Messiah-the Christ, kingdom of God, last days-end times, love, lukewarm Christians, mark of the beast, repentance, salvation-redemption, sanctification, sexual immorality, sovereignty, temple of God, thanksgiving-grateful, the Church, tribulation-persecution-trials-testing, walk in the Spirit, wisdom-truth, worship-praise-honorThis devotional was originally written by me in December, 2014, but not published anywhere until 2016, and then updated in July, 2018 (and deleted the parts of it which had been split up into 20 posts). I have updated it again in December, 2022. The entire article can be downloaded as plain text pdf with…
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Delight in Truth
Behold, You delight in truth in the innermost being and make known concealed wisdom. Psalm 51:6 kit: Night Owl by Kristin Aagard; template (modified): Moriten 2 by Tsukushi Please understand that the truth referred to is that revealed in the Bible by the Holy Spirit (both in inspiring what was written, and His guidance of…
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The “Ticket”
A couple of weeks ago, I was searching online for the meaning of a Greek word and ran across a blog with an article saying that it is not necessary to continue believing to be saved. The author said that the Greek word used for “believe” does not mean that, and that only a moment…
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Milk is for Children
About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives…
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Pride
Today I saw a short video with YOUNG children having a discussion around a conference table with a female “facilitator” of sorts who was leading the children to give the “right” (politically correct) answers regarding acceptance of homosexuality. To illustrate how innocent these kids were, the answer to “what is coming out of the closet?”…