II Corinthians 11:13-14
“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.”
Back in our college days we had far more energy than we do now (which I’m sure is a big surprise to you). Three of us married couples were enjoying a Sunday afternoon visit when we decided to play a prank.
This was before the days of television and radio was the venue. We decided to concoct a game show called the “Grow Pup Dog Hour.” We had music on a record player and those of us in the room would act like a studio audience. Then we started calling people we knew from the church and telling them they had been selected to play for a $50 prize. In those days that was a lot of money.
The music would come up and the announcer (the one with the most dignified voice) would ask the big question: What appears just below the words “GROW PUP DOG FOOD” on a can of Grow Pup Dog Food. As far as we knew, there was no such dog food so they always answered wrong. The music would be turned up loud and we would hang up.
The funny part was listening to people at church that evening telling others about being called from a national radio quiz program. We confessed to our trickery and it was a good laugh for everyone.
As believers we are told to test the spirits to see if they are of Christ. Just because someone claims to be a Christian does not mean that it is true. What kind of fruit do we see in another person? Are they demonstrating a Christ-like life? Is there a love for God and His people? Is there a turning from sin to the Living God? By their fruit we will know them!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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