Spiritual Deception
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Introduction
Deception is spiritual because it originated from Satan who is a created spiritual being. According to the Bible God created Satan as: “ the anointed cherub that covereth, and I have set thee so; thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee”. (Ezekiel 28:14-15, KJV) From this statement of God we know without a doubt that deception is a sin. (Ezekiel 28:16, KJV) As the result of this Lucifer was casted out of heaven to the earth. Ever since Eve was deceived in the Garden of Eden that led to the voluntary transgression of Adam, the nature of man became sinful. (Isaiah 14:13-14, KJV) It is amazing even in these times how the creature will put himself above the creator. Nevertheless that same deception of lies and imagination followed Satan to the earth as he became the great deceiver. ( I Peter 5:8, KJV) (Revelation 12:9,13:14, KJV)
Ever since the fall of Satan he has attacked the minds of men through imaginations and deceits turning the truth into unrighteousness. (Romans 1:18,25, KJV) We may not be aware that an imagination is the introduction to a lie and is not backed by truth. That’s why it’s called an imagination. Deception has become a part of man's way of life good or bad especially in compromising God's word. The Lord gave us a covenant not a compromise. Scripture teaches that there is a way that seemeth right to a man but the end is the way of death. (Proverb 14:13, KJV) So why do people imagine a vain thing? A purpose that will come to nothing? Because they have been deceived. (Psalms 2;1, KJV) Most people don't realize that deception is as much spiritual as it is physical. We mislead others many times through lies, persuasions, compromising and deceit physically but because of the spirit that you have leads you to that point. (Romans 7:18-23, KJV) God has warned us to be aware of our responsibility; “be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God”. (Romans 12:2, KJV) This is why it is important that we who are believers depend upon the word of God that gives us the spiritual perception that we need to recognize deception and how it may affect our lives in Christian living. Deception is sin and those who use such are sinners and have been deceived.
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About the Book
This book is about spiritual deceit the invisible enemy that has become a part of our nature. It is about that which is hidden in the hearts of man connecting him with the desires of his flesh. Since the fall of man and having been infected by a sinful nature, we struggle even to become aware of the working of this inquity that is out of control. This book reveals to us the blindness and influence that is the result of not accepting the fact that we must struggle spiritually in every area of our lives to overcome deceit and starting within. We can not accomplish this without the help of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Deception is the most powerful force against mankind and until we realize that we are in spiritual warfare, our perceptions of life will remain dim and confused. God hates deception even the practice of it for any reason. (Galatians 6:7, KJV)
About the Author
Larry E. Adams is a native of Missouri. He received his Doctorate of Education Degree from Lael College and Graduate School. He is a Board Certified Biblical Counselor and a member of the International Board of Christian Counselors. He is also a member of the American Associate of Christian Counselors and has received certifications in advanced biblical studies from Missouri Baptist College. He has been a faithful Bible teacher for over 40 years at the St. Timothy M.B. Church St. Louis Missouri where he and his wife Julia Adams gracefully continue to serve the Lord without end.