2 Corinthians 11:13
"For such are false apostles, deceitful workers,
transforming themselves into the
apostles of Christ."
Paul accused them of masquerading as apostles of Christ. The Jewish legend was that Satan had once masqueraded as one of the angels who sang praises to God and that it was then that Eve had seen him and been seduced.
It is still true that many masquerade as Christians, some consciously but still more unconsciously. Their Christianity is a superficial dress in which there is no reality. Here are four questions, by which a man may examine himself and test the reality of his Christianity.
Do you know salvation through the Cross of Christ? Are you growing in the power of the Holy Spirit, in prayer, meditation and the knowledge of God? Is there a great desire to spread the Kingdom of God by example, and by preaching and teaching? Are you bringing others to Christ by individual searching, by visiting, and by public witness? With the conscience of others we have nothing to do, but we can test our own Christianity lest our faith also should be not a reality but a masquerade. As Christians we should test our Christianity by answering the question above.
It is still true that many masquerade as Christians, some consciously but still more unconsciously. Their Christianity is a superficial dress in which there is no reality. Here are four questions, by which a man may examine himself and test the reality of his Christianity.
Do you know salvation through the Cross of Christ? Are you growing in the power of the Holy Spirit, in prayer, meditation and the knowledge of God? Is there a great desire to spread the Kingdom of God by example, and by preaching and teaching? Are you bringing others to Christ by individual searching, by visiting, and by public witness? With the conscience of others we have nothing to do, but we can test our own Christianity lest our faith also should be not a reality but a masquerade. As Christians we should test our Christianity by answering the question above.
Amen!!
Reading: ( 2 Cor. 11:10-15)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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