Daily Bread – July 25, 2024 (The Fifth Day – Genesis 1:20-23) 2 Timothy 3:12-13 – And also, all who live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But wicked men and imposters will continue to become worse, deceiving and being deceived. Progression Of Deception Here are just two recent examples of the erosion of truth influenced by demon spirits. There was a day not too long ago in the Church that alcohol was a terrible sin. Today, people have somehow concluded that Jesus Himself enjoyed the intoxication of alcohol, and even participated in drunken broths. Only a few years ago, divorce was a sin. But now preachers can move from one marriage to another – and the people are fine with that. It all may seem somewhat harmless now, but the goal of every seducing spirit and doctrine of devils is focused on overthrowing the faith of those who believe. Before this dispensation is all over, there is going to be a great falling away (2 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 Timothy 4:1). This is not a falling away of those in the world, or of the Jews – but of the Church. It is not going to just happen overnight, for this mystery of iniquity is already at work (2 Thessalonians 2:7). The antichrist spirit was already working in the Church before John wrote his First Epistle (1 John 2:18-19, 4:1). The demonic influence affecting the falling away has been preparing and working towards its ultimate influence since the first century – and continues to be at work today. Satan will not ease off, but rather will intensify his work of deception which is focused against the Church. Therefore, we must stand fast in the faith and be resolute to live by the Word of God, and walk out the consecrated life of Christ – Who only lives to do the will of our Father which is in Heaven. Blessings, Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
Daily Bread 7/25/2024
