June 6
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1 JOHN 2
18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore, we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. 20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge. 21 I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 2 – 1 John 2:18-22
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1 JOHN 2 THE LAST HOUR WARNING
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
Look around you and be wary of evil things in plenty
The last hour has come when the devil plots to destroy in bounty
As a warning to al of us, let us open our eyes to the antichrists
Do not let them deceive you with their subtle form of lies
To all those who belong to the Lord, equip yourself with the word
Meditate on it day and night so you can overcome this world.
Corruption and wickedness abound among us all
It is the result of the devil’s plot to have mankind fall
God has separated those who belong to him from the world
You will know the antichrist because they lie and twist the word
If you hunger for the truth, you will be delivered from deception
If you fail to follow the laws of God, you will fall into temptation.
To all God’s people: be soldiers for Christ and wear your armor
We do not fight with flesh and blood but against rulers and cosmic powers
Fasten the belt of truth and put on the breastplate of righteousness
Wear the helmet of salvation and be ready to share the gospel of peace
Keep alert and persevere and grow your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Pray at all times on every occasion that you may have eternal life.
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REFLECTION
• How should a Christian prepare for the last hour since it has already come?