Satan’s
Victory
A major survey by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life
finds that most Americans have a non-dogmatic approach to faith.
A majority of those who are affiliated with a religion, for instance, do not
believe their religion is the only way to salvation. And almost the same number
believes that there is more than one true way to interpret the teachings of
their religion.*
This is sad that faith is not the leading component in so many lives. God requires
us to be totally committed to Him. Our faith in God should not be treated as
a religion, but a way of life.
While the majority of the members profess a belief in God, more than half of
them do not accept their faith as being the one true faith that leads to eternal
life. What good is faith if one cannot be sure it is going to accomplish for
them the reward of eternal life?
The most powerful weapon that Satan uses is the uncommitted Christian.
Sadly also is the fact that many so called Christians think that there are different
ways to reach God. Such belief brazenly calls Jesus Christ a liar. For Jesus
said in John 14:6 *I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the
Father but through me* There is no other way for a cognizant accountable person
to get to Heaven, yet this forum*s poll suggest that half of the Christian community
believes there is another way. Since the Bible is the only source in the world
that explains how to get to heaven, show us the verse that teaches salvation
apart from Jesus Christ. It cannot be shown, because there is only one way as
far as God is concerned.
Being a weak Christian is one of the greatest victories for Satan. Satan does
not need one to get down and dirty with the vilest of sins. All Satan needs,
is for someone to not do what God commands.
The scriptures are plentiful that describes a faith that actually follows the
teachings of God. Obedience is a requirement that God holds everyone accountable
to. Yet many treat the commands as options or suggestions.
So how does Satan win? He wins when people do not make it to heaven. This seems
to be Satan's major effort, and Satan has been busy in this quest. Satan wins
when error is taught and souls are lost because they believed the lie (2 Thessalonians
2:10-12). Satan wins when a Christian does not let their light shine (Matthew
5:16). Satan wins when we fellowship the unfruitful works of darkness (Ephesians
5:11). Satan wins when brethren do not get along. Satan wins when we let our
guard down. Satan wins when we don't study our Bibles, and apply the principles
of the word of God to our lives.
Why the lack of faith on the part of many of the members of these churches?
I suggest that most preachers are trying to be politically correct. The church
leaders who are not wishing to offend people and possibly chase away those who
have a weakened faith. Many have changed religion into a matter of convenience
rather than a strict guideline to reach heaven. The church leaders are not willing
to hold people accountable in the faith.
So what do they do? They turn and try to make God in man's image rather than
tell people that we are made in His image. They have taken the Bible and set
it aside for philosophy, or feel-good, health and wealth teachings.
Satan is going about seeking whom he can destroy (1 Peter 5:8). Satan does not
attack those who are lost because he already has them, rather, He seeks to devour
the faithful, and a person weak in the faith is a suitable target for Satan.
Joshua said that it was time to make a choice. Joshua 24:15
Elijah told the people in 1 Kings 18:21 *How long will you hesitate between
two opinions? *If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.* But
the people did not answer him a word*.
And we see where that got them.
By Carey Scott
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