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The Spirit has spoken expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith; they shall rather pay attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons. They shall speak lies in hypocrisy because their conscience is seared. These are they that teach weird doctrines on marriage and food.
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth” (1 Timothy 4:1-3 KJV)
Indeed, many shall depart from the faith and follow doctrines of demons. These last days are already upon us. We are living in these very days. How can you hold fast to your faith and survive in times like this; when many are turning away from sound doctrine to follow seducing spirits.
Many are departing from the faith to give heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons because:
Iniquity is abounding:
Many are offended and hence give up their faith but you will not give up your faith in Jesus’ name.
Betrayal of trust:
Some are departing because brethren they trusted have betrayed that trust. But you will not be discouraged. You will survive the broken trust and betrayal in the name of Jesus.
The abundance of mockery:
Many are also departing because they cannot stand the mockery of the world. Sometimes we can feel embarrassed or even offended by the mockery, but from today you will not slack and draw back because of mockery.
They forget that these days were predicted:
Many depart from the faith because they are either ignorant or have forgotten that these days are prophesied.
They also don’t build up themselves on their most holy faith:
Many build themselves on the wisdom of the world and not on their faith.
We are not involved in winning others:
If you are not sharing your faith, others will share theirs with you. When you are looking for someone to bring to church, how can someone get you to attend their birthday party on Sunday morning.
The Apostle Jude teaches three simple secrets to survive the last days:
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Remember that it has been spoken and prophesied that these days will come:
In Jude 1:17-19 it is written that in the last days, mockers shall come who will walk after their own ungodly lusts, separate themselves, be sensual, and not having the Spirit. Remember these words have been spoken and documented. We are living in those days already. There are many mockers around. People who mock godliness and walk after their own ungodly lust, those who separate themselves, those who are sensual and have not the Spirit. Remember!
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Build up yourself on your most holy faith:
We do this by praying in the Holy Ghost; keeping ourselves in the love of God; looking for the mercy of Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1:20-21 teaches clearly; “beloved build up yourself on your most holy faith: Pray in the Holy Ghost, keep yourself in the love of God and look for the mercy of Christ”
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Finally, get involved in soul-winning:
Jude 1:22-23 teaches that “of some we should have compassion and others save with fear, pulling them out of fire, hating the garment spotted by the flesh“. In fact, even in evangelism, if we are not careful to hate stained garments we would be compromised.
The days are evil and times are dangerous, but we can survive if we remember the words that have been prophesied, build up ourselves, and get involved with soul-winning. I exhort you to spend quality time in prayer, especially praying in the Holy Ghost. As you pray in the Holy Ghost, may God preserve your life! May He build you up! Be strong and press on.
I love you
Simpe Bediako
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Amen