5. Spirit of Deception

🕊️ “The devil doesn’t come with horns—he comes as an angel of light.” In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Pastor Brian Hollins exposes one of the enemy’s most dangerous tools: the spirit of deception.

As believers, it’s not enough to pray and read—we must also discern. Pastor Brian walks through the subtle signs of deception, how it can infiltrate even the most sincere hearts, and what the Word of God says about guarding your spirit in these last days.

🔑 Topics Covered:

00:00 – Introduction: Why This Conversation Matters 04:10 – The Devil’s Strategy: Subtlety, Half-Truths, and Spiritual Blindness 11:45 – Recognizing the Signs of Deception in Your Life 19:30 – Spiritual Discernment vs. Religious Pride 26:50 – Why Some Christians Are Falling Away After COVID 32:15 – How to Stay Anchored in God’s Truth 40:20 – Practical Steps to Guard Your Heart and Mind 45:00 – Humility, Prayer, and the Power of Accountability 51:00 – Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Ephesians 6:11 – Put on the full armor of God…

• 2 Corinthians 11:14 – Satan disguises himself as an angel of light

• Proverbs 14:12 – There is a way that seems right to a man...

• Matthew 7:21-23 – Not everyone who says “Lord, Lord”…

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