Matthew 10:16 (ESV)
Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of
wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Nature provides us with an illustration that closely
parallels the insidious tactics employed by our adversary. According to
scientists, Arctic polar bears feed almost entirely on seals. To enjoy such a
meal, they sometimes resort to a cunning bit of trickery. If the hole through
which the seal gets his food is near the edge of the ice, the polar bear will
take a deep breath and swim under water to its exact location. Remaining below
the surface, he will then make a tiny scratching sound, imitating a fish. When
the charmed seal hears this, he dives in for a quick supper, only to find
himself suddenly entrapped in the huge, hungry embrace of his predator.
God has sent us forth as sheep among the wolves. There
are so many theories disguising themselves as Godly. We're hungry for that meal
-- but we must be wise enough to make sure it's not a trap! Keep reading and
studying the Word of God! Pray and ask Him to reveal His truth.
The enemy loves to tempt us with a 'treat' so he can
devour us! Don't take anyone's word but God's!
Dear Lord, help us not fall for the tricks of the devil trying
to get us to fall for his schemes. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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