2 Corinthians 11:13–15: For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
As Satan is transformed into an angel of light, so his ministers are transformed as the ministers of righteousness. They are very attractive. I remember as a boy in my teens I went to hear a lecturer from a certain cult. I was not brought up in a Christian family, and I didn’t know how to differentiate truth from untruth. This man read questions from the audience. I am of the opinion that no one really asked this question but that he made it up himself so that he would be able to make a point. He said someone asked whether he could explain the halo of light that was around his head. Well, I took a good, hard look and I couldn’t see any halo of light around his head. He was making himself to be a minister of light. He was glorifying himself. All Satan’s ministries glorify themselves. This is one way you can tell whether a man is preaching the simplicity of the Word of God or whether he is preaching some other Jesus and some other gospel. 1
Personal Application
- Read Matthew 23:27-28. What is the difference between an outward and an inward Christian?
Godly Encouragement
- If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. –1 Corinthians 3:17
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
To be His, means there is no vacancy for any other deity. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, thank You for Your Word that protects me from false teachers.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles
