Do not be deceived, Jesus said. “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ And will deceive many.” -Mt 24:4-5
“If anyone says, here is the Christ, do not believe it.” Mt. 24:23 Paul was afraid that if anyone came preaching “another Jesus” the people might put up with it. -II Cor. 11:4
One thing we may have completely overlooked in understanding the mysteries of iniquity is how the Enemy uses counterfeits to deceive us. Jesus Christ and the true gospel of Jesus Christ are two of his primary targets.
But how do we know if we have the real Jesus? Using His own instructions, Jesus said, by their fruits, you shall know them. To discern whether something is good or evil, we must look at the fruit. If the fruit of the Jesus you are listening to is not compassionate, forgiving, understanding, and going with you through your trials and afflictions, it is not the real Jesus!
If the Jesus you are listening to brings guilt, shame, condemnation, scolding, striving, do more, try harder or does it reduce down to peace, rest and freedom from anxiety, it is a religious counterfeit of the real Lamb of God, and not the Good Shepherd.
The Good Shepherd does not stand there waiting for the little sheep caught in the briars to come to Him; he stoops down and lifts them up out of the pit. Which Jesus, which gospel, are you following?
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