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1 Timothy 4:1-2
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron . . .
This set of verses tells us there will be this kind of activity throughout the end times and that many will fall prey to it. Why would anyone depart from Christianity? Because they give heed to these seducing spirits.
Are you being seduced or deceived? I suppose every Christian would answer no—emphatically no! No, I am not deceived, and no, I am not being seduced. No one has to give heed to seducing and deceiving spirits.
Matthew 24:4
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
Matthew 24:11
And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
Matthew 24:24
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.
DECEPTION VS. SEDUCTION
There is a difference between seduction and deception, but both lead to the same place—disaster.
Deception is when an outside force tricks you or fools you into thinking you are right. When you act, you are wrong; but you are convinced you are right. Once you realize the truth about the matter, you fix yourself and don’t allow it to repeat in your life. You were fooled—but not anymore.
Seduction is when an outside force persuades you into activity that you know is wrong at the time, but you fall prey to this influence anyway. You are being seduced. You know all the time you are doing some- thing that it is wrong. You are not fooled or tricked. You simply give in to the influence and act upon it.
These spirits are demons, but they are also humans. What do I mean by that? Humans are a spirit, though they have a soul and live in a body. Many people will not give heed to demon spirits but will give in to a human with the same spirit. They say no to demons, but they seldom say no to humans. If the devil can’t get you to be indoctrinated by a demon, he will send a human into your life who has the same demonic influence.
Check out these verses:
2 Timothy 4:4
And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
2 Timothy 2:24-26
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
If we will give heed to the Holy Spirit and follow Him, we will not be prone to follow the voice of evil spirits. Be led by the Spirit.
THE LYING SPIRIT
2 Corinthians 11:14
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
The number one thing to remember about a lying spirit is its deception to not only cause you to tell a lie but to also believe a lie. That’s right. To believe a lie is extremely dangerous. If this seducing spirit can get you to believe lies easily, he can totally control your life without ever possessing you. Many people (including many Christians) do not feel at all bad about lying. It is a shame when Christians don’t feel convicted about this lifestyle of telling falsehoods.
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