ARE PERILOUS TIMES HERE? – Thursday
December 15th 2016
Memorise: This know also, that in the last days
perilous times shall come. 2nd Timothy 3:1
Read: 2nd Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV)
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud,
blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent,
fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of
God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the
power thereof: from such turn away.
Bible in one
year: Leviticus 4:1-5:13, Psalms 119:129-144
MESSAGE
Several
passages of the Bible describe the prevailing atmosphere of the period now
known as “perilous times”. The Bible reading for today, gives some important
details about the events that will surround the arrival of this period. This
period is going to be the final epoch of history, marked by the coming of the
Messiah and the establishment of God’s kingdom. Open Heavens Thursday 15
December 2016:- are perilous times here?
The Bible tends to tie the terms “last
days” and “perilous times” together, pointing to the period between Jesus
Christ’s first coming and the consummation of all things at His return. This
period will also be marked by increased godlessness, false prophets, and
doctrines of devils, persecution, wickedness, war, and apostasy. Are perilous
times here?
The Bible says truth will be watered down and
sound doctrine will be replaced with fables. In the church at Ephesus as
recorded in Revelation 2:1-7, the Lord singled out a sect within
its walls which believed and preached that holiness was no more truly possible.
These were the Nicolaitans and the Lord said He hated them. Can the Lord hate
those who claim to be His followers? This may be surprising, but the Lord hates
every preacher and teacher of false doctrines. This is a warning for those in
the teaching ministry systematically veering off the path of sound doctrine,
teaching cunningly devised fables and philosophies of men. Be very conscious of
what comes out of your mouth. Cross check facts and perceived revelations with
the Holy Spirit so that you may not lead any astray. The Lord hates false
preachers. Anyone who teaches you that you can continue to sin, since after all
we are human beings and will still make it to Heaven, is heading for hell and
wants to take you along. Watch out brethren, perilous times are here!
People will deny the power of God, meaning that
there will be widespread practical atheists. You will hear some say things
like; “God is not as wicked as to fry His children in fire for minor sins and
so there is no hell fire”, some also say that salvation is by what you are able
to do; by works. Idolatry is being openly practiced in some churches today
because somebody spoke against Exodus 20:1-5, proposing that there
is nothing wrong in making images of God, Jesus, Mary and the apostles and
using them to connect to God. Open heavens today. Backslidden pastors,
ministers or workers are teaching false doctrines of mercy that is contrary to Romans
6:1-2. All these are taking people to hell in their millions. In what ways
are your actions contradicting your teachings and messages? Such contradictions
turn you into a false preacher!
Prayer Point
Father, please don’t let the dangers of this
perilous times sweep my feet away in Jesus’ name.
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