It's amazing how some of us can read the word of God that says... do not fornicate, commit adultery, lie, steal, cheat, bear false witness, be a drunkard, be a fraud, be a conman and know we do some of these things on a regular basis and yet are not in the least bit disturbed by our behavior.
We are commanded by God to preach the truth but never to compromise for any reason. We are to love everyone, but love does not mean that we stop hating sin. As true believers, we must stand uncompromisingly against the works of flesh and darkness the works of Satan. Many Christians think that just because it says in one verse that 'if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord then you will be saved', all they need to do is just that and they will be saved. That’s it, just say a few words and go on living as they want without any real change.
True believers listen to what God has commanded... "Be holy, because I am holy." He is not commanding something impossible to achieve, He is simply telling us to live a life separated from the sinful influences of the world. When we are “in Christ” we are to be different from the world around us. We align ourselves with God, as if set aside to His purposes... to live in manner that brings honor and glory to Him.
Christianity is not a Sunday affair and then back to the same old way of things Monday through Saturday. Nor is Christianity built on emotional experiences that make you feel good for a short time, like an hour on Sunday. Being a Christian is a daily love affair with Jesus Christ and a lifetime of total commitment.
God commands us to SEPARATE from the sinful world. There are many people who keep one foot in Gods Word and another foot in the devils world and enjoy “the works of the flesh” yet they say they are Christians. It is almost impossible to reveal genuine truth to those who follow a lie, who in turn support and comfort one another in religion that espouses heretical doctrines, worldly practices and carnal lifestyles. Such people encourage each other to believe the lies they have been taught... "He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness, deceit etc . The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight" (PROVERBS 12:17,19,22).
We are reminded in1 Corinthians 10:21... that You cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of Devil: you cannot be partakers of the Lord's table and of the table of Devil at the same time. You cannot serve two masters.
Many “church goers” are as lost as those who reject God entirely and would never set foot in a church. Satan does not mind if you are religious... as long as you are lukewarm, as long as you don't obey Gods commandments and laws and as long as you don’t develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
There are some Christians who say "He goes to church and he is a nice Guy and a type of spiritual man" but these are people in this world who see no harm in committing fornication, lying, being dishonest, cheating, causing injustice etc. So many people today think they are doing something good for the Lord but they are actually doing it for the Devil. These people present an outward appearance of holiness daily and still serve as a poor Christian witness and stumbling block for others (Matthew 23:27-28). To live as a Christian, is not just professing by mouth but to live accordingly as much as possible.
Here is what the scriptures say:
1 Peter 5:8, "Be of sober spirit be on the alert. Your adversary the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, sneaking someone to devour."
James 2:19 says, "You believe that God is one. You do well! The demons also believe, and shudder‟."
2 Tim. 3:5 says that these people are, "holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; avoid such men as these."
Ephesians 6:12 says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."
Bible says in 2 Cor. 11:13-15: "For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore, it not surprising if his servants disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds."
The devil and his demons are working relentlessly to corrupt & deceive others. But people often forget that the devil also goes to church
just like you do. He goes among us, to create confusion and division and discouragement, to take the people away from God, to manipulate us, hinder our work for God and stall the growth of our faith. He seeks to distract us with unholy thoughts and evil imaginations, he plants doubt about God's Word and its true meaning and interpretation. He presents an attractive, alluring false gospel of twisted truth, to ensnare us in worldly ways instead of godly ways. The Devil knows how to teach us through our self-assured attitudes and pride to justify false doctrines, to break the commandments and laws of God.
There are many who pretend to be godly men and women projecting the appearance of being solid Christian believers. However, their "fruit" eventually reveals them to be the opposite of what they claimed to be as their “form of ungodliness” shines forth. They follow the example of Satan, "And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve" (2 Corinthians 11:14-15).
