Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12
“And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived.” Luke 21:8 (KJV)
A believer who is not firmly rooted in the knowledge of God and his word will become easily deceived. This is because the devil is always on the move in search of those to destroy. A scripture starved believer can easily fall prey to the deceptive schemes and teachings
that the devil effectuates through his agents who often appear as children of light.
When you are a condition based believer in God, your faith in God is solid only when all is well in your life. When challenges come you waver. The devil seeing that your faith is weak and threatened, charges in and sows seeds of doubt and deceit in your heart through false teachings. You must remain vigilant lest you be swayed. Jesus emphasized this when he warned every believer to abstain from the yeast of the Pharisees (Matthew 16:11- 12).
It is important to guard your heart diligently because the days are evil. Beware of false teachings and enticing words that play to your circumstances. Become knowledgeable in God’s word so you can discern and sieve through the chaff of false teaching and deceit of the enemy. Whatever happens, never let your faith in God be threatened and never try to seek help outside God’s fold. God is forever faithful and his word are ye and amen. Stay firmly planted in his word and you will not be deceived or led astray.
PRAYER: Lord, dominate my heart and equip me with the knowledge of you and your word in Jesus name.
FAITH BYTE: I am firmly rooted in the knowledge of God and his word; I cannot be deceived.
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