Fear No Evil!

Good Morning!! Not exactly an encouraging forecast in today's verses, is it?,...but it is, what it is. Evil men are multiplying in number, and in wickedness. Not only are they set on deceiving others,...but they themselves are becoming so hardened against God, that they justify their wickedness, even to themselves,...deceiving themselves. Why would Paul have been so open about the coming days of difficulty, and sinfulness? Because he wanted us to be forewarned,...and in so doing, be even more committed to patient perseverance, in the truth.

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,—2 Timothy 3:12-14 (NIV)

Yes, it is discouraging, when fewer and fewer are standing for the truth of Jesus Christ,...of course it is disheartening to see increasing numbers of people giving in to the deceptive pleasures, and the propaganda of our age. But, Paul insists, "do not forget the things you have learned, and know to be true". Do not compromise God's perfect Word for the fallible thinking of fallen heads. Do not relinquish, or even reduce, your commitment to live for Christ. Have the many voices of modern seducers, caused you to question the veracity of Christ's call upon your life?

Do not be deceived.

Holy Spirit, help us to continue upon the course that Christ has set for us,...trusting in the truth we've learned from Him. And may His name increase in glory, even in the midst of this wicked climate. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

 "Christianity should be carried in our hearts like a song."