July 20
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2 PETER 2
But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3 And in their greed, they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep. – 2 Peter 2:1-3
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2 PETER 2 WATCH OUT FOR FALSE PROPHETS AND TEACHERS!
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
As a true servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, we need to be vigilant
Many deceivers have inched their way into the body of Christ
They are disguised as sheep but they are wolves in sheep’s clothing
Arm yourselves with the armor of God and be discerning.
They operate cunningly so we ought to stay awake constantly
Let us meditate on God’s word so we can expose their tactics
Strengthen your faith by dying to your cravings and desires
Starve the flesh and you won’t easily be seduced to believe their lies.
These deceivers are waiting all the time to devour the people of God
They won’t stop until we are actually tempted and trapped
If you know the truth, you will not fall into their deceptions
The Lord protects us by the truth that comes from Scriptures.
Never be afraid of people who cunningly twist the truth; be watchful
Be equipped to expose them by growing our faith and being faithful
When we are complacent and lazy to grow in the knowledge of God
We are in trouble of being prey to all their tactics and fall.
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REFLECTION
• How can we detect false teachings easily?
• What is the importance of knowing the true doctrines when one is a believer? What happens when we do not truly grasp true doctrines?
• What have God given us to equip us to discern heresies and false teachings?