“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.”

Why do these “believers” depart from the faith? What “influence” has aided their self-destruction?

Our verse gives the answer, sad (and accurate) as it is!

“Giving heed,” the verb (a present participle indicating ongoing, habitual action) is spelled “prosecho” in Greek. It means “to hold onto” something! In the active voice as here, “to hold on” deliberately, persistently!

“Seducing spirits” are nothing but “demons!” The adjective is “planos,” suggesting “wondering about, roving, vagabonds,” but also “leaders into darkness,” deceivers in that sense.

But these evil “spirits” (in Greek “pneuma”) do not simply pull one toward darkness … “planos” becomes the English word “planet” … they give a so-called rationale for their error!

False doctrine!

Here Paul calls this pack of lies “doctrines of devils” (“didaskalia” in Greek means “teachings”) of devils, of demons!

Too many Seminaries in this country now impart these deadly thoughts to future so-called clergy!

Doctrines of devils, de-throning Father God! (“Our Father in Heaven”)

Doctrines of devils, denying God the Son, our dear Lord Jesus Christ!

Doctrines of devils, introducing new so-called “gods and goddesses!”

Also presenting new (with sin no longer an issue) ways of behavior! The Bible calls such “abominations!” (I call them “perversions.”)

Doctrines of devils!

Marginalizing the Bible, blaspheming the Saviour, and all the while making Hell all the hotter for its duped followers!

Why is this verse in Scripture?

To warn us true Believers!

To prepare us for the onslaught of defections!

To give us resolve, determination to stay true to the Lord and His Word!

Let’s be faithful! Jesus is worthy!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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