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DECEPTION


Text:  MATTHEW 24:4

Then Jesus replied to them watch out that no one deceives you.

When Jesus was asked about the signs of end time. He didn't mince words in His response, He said "...."Watch out that no one deceives you....  Matthew 24:4.

The first signs that Jesus gave us to watch out for was the *EMERGENCE OF DECEIVERS.*  He said  many will come in His name,  saying,  "I am the Messiah, " and they will deceive many. Matthew 24:5. Now,  let's look closely at what Christ was trying to tell us. 

1. *Watch out* : This means that we should be aware of or conscious of something or someone. . That is,  your first responsibility as a disciple of Christ in this end time is to be aware,  and to look closely and be conscious that no one deceives you. When you are not watchful, you could be easily deceived. 

2. *Many will come* The number of deceivers that are operating on various platforms right now are so massive that if you are not watchful, you can be easily swept off. The tendency to follow multitude is so high,  but you have be forewarned not to follow multitude to do evil. Exodus 23:2.

3. *In my name* : This is the most dicy element in this matter. These deceivers are not coming  as unbelievers,  or people of other religions. But people who come in the name of Christ. People in the capacity of pastors,  prophets,  teachers,  Apostles,  General overseers,  Bishops,  deacons,  elders,  and the likes. Now,  watch out amidst these people. People of these pedigree have potential to deceive the hearts of the undiscerning.

You should no longer be little children,  tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching,  by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit.  Ephesians 4:14.

The antidote to being deceived is for Christ to dwell in your heart through faith and for you to be fully rooted and grounded  in His love. Ephesians 3:17.

 *Jesus is saying to YOU today, beware of deceivers. Don't be among the many that will be deceived.* 

Bible reading: Matthew 24:1-31.

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