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"Be Not Deceived"

From: Echoes of Grace: 1982

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You may hear preaching "gladly"―so did Herod; see Mark 6:20²⁰For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. (Mark 6:20).

You may "tremble" at the word―so did Felix; see Acts 24:25²⁵And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. (Acts 24:25).

You may ask for prayers―so did Pharaoh; see Exodus 8:8⁸Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat the Lord, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the Lord. (Exodus 8:8).

You may be "almost persuaded"―so was Agrippa; see Acts 26:28²⁸Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. (Acts 26:28).

You may "find no fault" with Christ―so did Pilate; see John 19:4⁴Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. (John 19:4).

You may "make long prayers"―so did the Pharisees; see Mark 12:40⁴⁰Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. (Mark 12:40).

You may appear to be a disciple―so did Judas; see Acts 1:16, 17¹⁶Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. ¹⁷For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. (Acts 1:16‑17).

Yet, if you have not acknowledged yourself to be a lost sinner, and received the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, you will hear those awful words from the lips of Christ: "I know you not... depart from Me." Luke 13:27²⁷But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. (Luke 13:27).

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