A WARNING TO THE ELLECT

ARE YOU EASILY DECEIVED?

Matthew 24: 23, 24 (KJV)
Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

We have heard of many people who have been destroyed as a result of false prophets and cults under some form of church or organization.   Today many can be identified by their names, but some are disguised under flattering and enticing spiritual names and ministry titles.   

Many today follow and run to churches, crusades, conferences etc. that appear to be full of "miracles signs and wonders" but do not know the foundation or power under which they operate.  

While there is a hunger in all of us for more, there are those who have "itching ears" and are like rolling stones gathering no moss. (2 Timothy 4: 3)

While I do not object to the supporting of other ministries and people seeking revival and other spiritual motivation for development and growth, I am very concerned for the folks who just run behind every ministry because of the signs and wonders they hear and see.  One day they are here, the next they are there, making financial sacrifices to support and go to conferences and services.  Sometimes they put down their own church and ministry and consider their church boring, old fashion and they need something new.  Some even pay for the signs and wonders under the mask of sowing and planting seeds.  Many times when the history or where the ministry originated from come to light it is too late.  

Many are under satanic influences and come under various ministry disguise!  

TODAY'S TOPIC:  DO NOT BE DECEIVED

As you reflect and receive insight on the above scripture and statements let's ask:

1. How well do you know the church or ministry?
2. Do you know it's founders?
3. Do you know it's history and background? 
4. Are the credentials validated?  If so by whom?
5. Are they reputable and stable? (character and known for)
6. Why they relocated? (If they are new or starting up) 
7. What are their motives?
8. Who is their God?
9. From what source is the power and anointing?
10. What are their practices and principles?
11. Are they seeking personal benefits, frills and fame?
12. Do they have compassion for the lost and to build the kingdom of God?

It may not be possible to have the answers to all these if you are invited to a service or to join a ministry, but you must be careful and selective in your eagerness, shifting and wanting after every person that shows some demonstration of powerful signs and wonders.  

Please know that there are still many miracle signs and wonders and the powerful anointing still flows from God's men and women today.  Because our God is the same yesterday today and forever and is indeed a miracle working God! 

However, be aware and remember the word says, "there are and there shall arise" false prophets and false Christs -  ELECT BEWARE! 

Remember, try the spirits whether they are of God or not.  Spend time in prayer and the word.  Sincerely ask God for His Holy Spirit's guidance and seek His will in all things including which ministry you should support and be a part of.

BE NOT DECEIVED!

GOD BLESS - KEEP THE FAITH!

Virtuous Jewel