2 Corinthians 11:14-15
New International Version (NIV)
14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
Satan and his servants can deceive us by appearing to be attractive, good and moral. Many unsuspecting people follow smooth-talking, Bible-quoting leaders into cults that alienate them from their families and lead them into the practice of immorality and deceit. Don't be fooled by external appearances. Our impressions alone are not an accurate indicator of who is or isn't a true follower of Christ; so it helps to ask these questions: 1.) Do the teachings confirm Scripture (see Acts 17:11)? 2.) Does the teacher affirm and proclaim that Jesus Christ is God who came into the world as a man to save people from their sins (see 1 John 4:1-3)? 3.) Is the teacher's life-style consistent with Biblical morality (see Matthew 12:33-37)?
Joe
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