Be Not Deceived

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You may "hear preaching gladly," as did Herod; see Mark 6:20.
You may "tremble at the Word," as did Felix; see Acts 24:25.
You may wish to "die well," as did Balaam; see Numbers 23:10.
You may leave a Sodom world, as did Lot's wife; see Genesis 19:26.
You may ask for prayers, as did Pharaoh; see Exodus 8:8.
You may be "almost persuaded," as was Agrippa; see Acts 26:28.
You may "find no fault" with Christ, as did Pilate; see Luke 23:14.
You may profess to be a "disciple," as did Judas; see Acts 1:25.
You may have a "lamp" of profession, as did the foolish virgins; see Matthew 25:11.
You may be baptized, as was Simon Magus; see Acts 8:13.
You may live with God's people, as did Gehazi; see 2 Kings 5:20.
You may "bring an offering," as did Cain; see Genesis 4:3.
You may take part in God's services, as did Korah; see Numbers 16:33.
You may "minister in the priest's office," as did Nadab; see Numbers 3:2-4.
You may "make long prayers," as did the Pharisees; see Matthew 23:14.
You may be able to prophecy or preach, as did Saul; see 1 Samuel 10:10.
And yet, if you have not acknowledged yourself to be a lost sinner, and received Christ as your Savior, you will hear those awful words from the lips of Christ: "Depart from me, I never knew you," and you will perish forever!