Identifying and Avoiding Deception in Today’s World

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Preview: The Bible is a wonderful resource for us to use to guide our lives toward truth and away from the deception that the world is filled with.

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:5-24.

 

Memory Verse: Matthew 24:4.

 

1. What did Jesus warn against for the time of the end? Matthew 25:3-13, 24-33.

2. How may we make ourselves free from the enemies deceptions? John 8:32.

3. What do the Scriptures say regarding trusting human beings? Psalm 146:3.

Note: Many cults have a single human leader who is considered to be their messiah, whose ways will conflict with the Bible’s truth.

4. Who is the only source of our salvation? Acts 4:12, Isaiah 45:22.

Note: Jesus is our only source of salvation.

5. What is the result of teaching men’s doctrine over God’s? Mark 7:6-9, Luke 11:52-54.

6. How can we avoid being deceived? 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Isaiah 8:20.

7. How may we evaluate truth? John 17:17.

Note: God is our only source of truth. The Bible is filled with His Word and is our only reliable guide.

8. Discuss the Bible’s stand on free choice. Joshua 24:15, Revelation 22:17-18.

9. In the last days, who will deceive the majority of the earth? Revelation 13:11-14.

10. Can the devil perform miracles and if so, what kind of miracles? Revelation 16:13-14, Revelation 19:20.

11. Why will so many people be deceived? 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12.

12. What does Christ offer us when we are united with Him? Ephesians 1:6-12, Ephesians 2:19-22.

13. Whom only are we called to worship supremely? Revelation 14:7. 

14. What does Jesus tell us about the ministry of the Holy Spirit? John 16:13-14.

 

Conclusion: Our complete and total allegiance is to be to God alone. Choosing God and His divine truth is the only way to receive His promises and achieve life.