Have You Ever Been Duped?
False prophets seek out and prey on gullible, ungrounded dupes – who are enamored by their title or supposed prophecies, words. Beware! The authentic disciple is enamored with the Son of God and grounded in God’s Word – “the more sure word of prophecy” – and therefore not impressed with false prophets with “words.” (2 Peter 1:20-21)
In this late hour, the importance of discerning correctly and keenly cannot be over emphasized. Discerning has never been more essential for the disciple of Christ as is it in this late hour where “evil men and seducers” are waxing “worse and worse.” (2 Timothy 3:13) We must “rightly” divide the “word of truth” and that can only be done by studying to show ourselves “approved unto God” as workmen who “needeth not to be ashamed” in the end (2 Timothy 2:15). Like the God-given “noble” disciples at Berea, we must test all things against Holy Scripture (Acts 17:11).
HAVE you noticed how people will state their conclusion with little or no Scripture and then when you bring correction by stating the biblical truth using numerous Scriptures, because Scripture disagrees with their error, they will say “Well, you’re not rightly dividing the word of truth”?
The primary way to discern is testing everything and everyone against God’s written Word (Acts 17:10-11).
Good “FRUITS” can only come from a born again abiding relationship with Christ in the truth and that’s why Jesus never told us to know (Gr. discern) people by their gifts. Wake up.
“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know (Gr. discern) them. 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:20-23
Jesus did not say we’d know (discern) people but their gifts but rather “by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:16, 20) The FRUIT of the Spirit is more important than the GIFTS of the Spirit because it proves relationship (Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:7-10). Good fruit can only be produced through relationship. The gifts of the Spirit ARE important and yet, some who presently operating in them will be hearing “depart from me” from Jesus (Matthew 7:15-23). This proves that someone can move in the gifts of the Spirit without walking in an intimate relationship with Jesus.
The key to seeing or discerning is to be full of Christ’s light. Those who are unable to discern these obvious false prophets for who they are, have no one to blame but themselves. They are full of darkness, which makes them blind, and therefore unable to discern the holy from the profane (Ezekiel 44:23). There is a “difference between the holy and the profane” and we must “discern” such.
“And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane (unholy, common), and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.” Ezekiel 44:23
Are you simply going to read that verse above and say in your heart “Oh, nice verse” and then move forward without it? Does it not occur to you to capture that divine treasure for your own life and use it to help others? Write it on an index card with reference from the King James Bible and capture it.
Discernment Comes from God
THERE ARE SOME WHO PRIDE THEMSELVES ON THEIR SUPPOSED ABILITY TO DISCERN. YET, “GOD RESISTETH THE PROUD BUT GIVETH GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.” (JAMES 4:6) WE ARE ONLY SECURE IN OUR DISCERNING TO THE DEGREE THAT WE ARE TRULY ABIDING IN CHRIST – IN THE HOLY FEAR OF GOD AND BY DAILY DENIAL OF SELF AND GIVING OURSELVES WITHOUT RESERVE TO OUR LORD WHO BLED TO SAVE US (PSALMS 86:11; LUKE 9:23-24, ETC.). I HAVE MET SOME WHO CLAIM TO HEAR WORDS FROM GOD OR SEE VISIONS OR BE ABLE TO DISCERN. THESE SAME PEOPLE ARE NOT RICH IN THE WRITTEN WORD AND ARE THEREFORE DECEIVED. ANY PERSON WHO MAKES THE CLAIM OF BEING USED OF GOD WHILE NOT RICH IN HIS WORD IS OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A SPIRIT OF DIVINATION AND IS TO BE REBUKED AND/OR AVOIDED IF THEY DON’T REPENT AND BECOME “SOUND IN THE FAITH,” ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN THE WORD (TITUS 1:13; 2:2). “RIGHTLY DIVIDING” AND ACCURATE DISCERNMENT CAN ONLY COME FROM THE ONLY ONE WHO IS PERFECT AND THAT’S NOT US – IT’S THE LORD (2 TIMOTHY 2:15). IF WE ARE WALKING IN GENUINE, GODLY DISCERNMENT, IT’S DUE TO NO GOOD OF OUR OWN BUT IS RATHER THE GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER (JAMES 1:17).
When we turn our hearts to the LORD, the light of Christ shines in our hearts and the veil of darkness is dispelled. Watch this closely:
“But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.” 2 Corinthians 3:14-16
That “vail,” or that which blocks one from seeing/discerning correctly, “is done away in Christ.” Yet, after Jesus saves us, we are commanded to love and to worship Him alone with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Matthew 22:37-39). We are commanded to possess a single or clear, unbroken affection and focus upon our Savior. That’s what Jesus said. (Notice that I inserted the Greek definitions in parentheses):
“The light (Gr. Illumination) of the body is the eye (sight): if therefore thine eye be single (purely focused on Christ), thy whole body shall be full of light (bright, well illuminated). 23 But if thine eye be evil (set on anything except Christ), thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!” Matthew 6:22-23
Where is your focus today friend? It’s a moment by moment battle isn’t it? Are you fighting the good fight of faith, keeping your heart’s affections upon our soon returning LORD? Jesus says “Come … and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28-30) Yet, we are instructed to “labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.” (Hebrews 4:11) Laboring to enter into rest seems paradoxical doesn’t it? Well, meditate upon this truth and may Christ give thee light! He sure will. We have personal responsibility beloved – to watch, to wait upon, to seek, and to pray without ceasing in light of our LORD’s soon return.
Are you ready to turn it all around? Don’t be shamed; just hasten to His beautiful feet and throne of grace precious saint! Here you go:
“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:1-3
Reading, meditating, and studying the Word daily is essential to growth and to remaining in the light of Christ. No man can discern outside of His senses being exercised daily in and by God’s Word.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalms 119:105
His Word is His light and that light is to be shining into our hearts daily and dispelling all darkness that would cloud and skew our ability to discern.
“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” Psalms 119:130
Christian Maturity Defined
“Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Hebrews 5:11-14
Discernment is a gift from God that comes to those who walk with Him closely. That is, His view and perspective abides in those who love, adore, and seek Him, pouring prayerfully over His words as they perpetually hunger and thirst for more of Him. They “search the scriptures” because they contain the very “thoughts” and “truth” of their glorious LORD (Psalms 33:11; John 5:39; 17:17).
Example Discernment Component
See if this becomes self-apparent.
THINK ABOUT THIS: THE FACT THAT PAULA WHITE, T.D. JAKES, KENNETH COPELAND, JOEL OSTEEN, CREFLO DOLLAR, JOYCE MEYER, RICK WARREN, AND A HOST OF OTHER MODERN BEGUILERS HAVE MODELING PICTURES GALORE OF THEMSELVES CLEARLY REVEALS THAT THEY ARE SEEKING THEIR OWN GLORY (JOHN 7:18). THEY HAVE PROJECTED, PROMOTED, AND STAGED THEMSELVES AS CHRIST’S/CHRISTIAN LEADERS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SEVERELY VIOLATING CHRIST’S LIFE EXAMPLE AND TEACHINGS CONCERNING THE IMPERATIVE OF HUMILITY (MATTHEW 5:3; 18:3-4; 20:20-28; 23:8-12, ETC.). THESE WOLVES HAVE HIRED MAJOR MARKETING FIRMS TO PROMOTE THEMSELVES. IT’S ALL ABOUT THEM. THIS THEY HAVE DONE IN DIAMETRICAL OPPOSITION TO THE LIFE, CHARACTER, AND TEACHINGS OF THE ONE THEY CLAIM TO BE REPRESENTING. IT’S CLEAR THAT THEY ARE NOT REPRESENTING THE SON OF GOD AT ALL BUT ARE RATHER MISREPRESENTING HIM. WE KNOW BY THIS THAT THEY ARE SIMPLY USING JESUS – USING HIS NAME IN VAIN – TO PROMOTE THEMSELVES. THEY ARE MAKING “MERCHANDISE” OF THE GULLIBLE BY MAKING AN INDUSTRY OF THEMSELVES (IDOLATRY) AS THEY “ALLURE THROUGH THE LUSTS OF THE FLESH” IN THEIR GREED-DRIVEN TEACHINGS (2 PETER 2:1-3, 18). WERE WE NOT WARNED REPEATEDLY TO “LET NO MANY DECEIVE YOU BY ANY MEANS” AND “BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS WHICH COME TO YOU IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING”? (MATTHEW 7:15; 2 THESSALONIANS 2:3)
Feedback:
“Do you think the only pictures of preachers should be with their families, at their church or events? Or unprofessional photos of themselves?” David D.
Reply:
Hi David. Good question brother. Pictures of us/mere men should always be humble or lacking self-promotion. That would be following what Jesus taught us about humility and preferring OTHERS above ourselves. In other words, we would not be elevating ourselves in any way (Phil. 2:3-5).
“This is a great post. One must learn to discern or surround oneself with those who can. As you said, there is no greater time to learn this, especially when we recognize that Satan has become more active than ever. He is a LIAR AND GOD SAYS SATAN IS THE FATHER OF ALL LIES. We must be able to discern when he is dealing with us through trickery, lies and the twisting GOD’S WORD. He knows he has very little time to win souls unto himself. Stay alert, be ready and study GOD’S word. Pray, asking GOD to teach or enlighten you with this ability. Also, keep your eyes on JESUS and he will do the discerning for you. Praise his holy name. AMEN.” Gary R.
Ever hear this one when a false prophet is being exposed?: “But God knows their heart.”
LAME. Jesus commands us to know/discern them by their fruits (Matthew 7:15-20). Read God’s Word. King James Bible.
When Paul preached, did the Bereans say “well God knows his heart”? NO! They went to the written Word to see if he was true or false.
“And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Acts 17:10-11
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
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Walking in Godly Integrity Means Paying Restitution Where Needed [podcast]

“And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.” Acts 24:16
Truth: The LORD is watching everything you think and do and will bring you into judgment for it all – all (Proverbs 15:3; 20:11; 23:7; Mark 12:41-44; Romans 14:10, etc.). What’s your judgment going to look like?
“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:1-2
Jesus taught that only the “honest” will be with Him (Luke 8:15). The dishonest, “ALL … liars” will perish irrevocably in the lake of fire (Revelation 21:8). Those who’ve brought harm to others and have the opportunity to restore what they took (financially, emotionally, etc.) prove who they are by what they do or do not do. Those who take personal responsibility for the harm they brought on another, will be blessed. Those who don’t will be shut out, “cut off” from God (Romans 11:20-22).
“Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,” 2 Corinthians 6:3-4
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” Proverbs 28:13
Godly Integrity owns up to its personal responsibility to make amends where we have caused hurt. Restitution. A man of godly integrity never runs from his personal responsibility to repair and restore where he has brought harm – with his words, attitudes, or actions. This is exactly what happens when a man truly repents and gives his life to Christ. Zacchaeus is a great example to us of this. Like Zacchaeus, when we truly repent, there will always be good fruit, amends for our wrongdoing. Watch this closely. Watch what this man does after getting right with God:
Luke 19
1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
5 (the call and command) And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
6 (obedience) And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. (that’s exactly why Jesus came!)
8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. (true repentance always brings for the fruit of restitution Matthew 3:7-10)
9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
As we see in this case with Zacchaeus when he repented, turning to Jesus the Savior, true repentance always brings for the fruit of restitution. See Matthew 3:7-10.
Zacchaeus is a great example. When, if that true repentance happens in his heart, if the sinner, the transgressor allows it, there will be a practical restitution to those he’s harmed by his sin. Soon as he repented he wanted to pay restitution to those he’d harmed.
“Verse 8 is one of the strongest in the Bible on restitution. Salvation does not relieve a person from righting the wrongs of the past. Debts contracted during one’s unconverted days are not canceled by the new birth. And if money was stolen before salvation, then a true sense of the grace of God requires that this money be repaid after a person has become a child of God.” William MacDonald, Believer’s Bible Commentary
There’s no such thing as a person who is right with God and not making restitution for those he’s hurt.
INTEGRITY: If you owe someone $1,000 and can’t pay it all at once, show integrity and send them $ every month or week till you’ve paid them off. If you don’t, you show yourself to be a man who is without integrity (Proverbs 20:7). Soon as you begin paying back, you demonstrate the earnest of your integrity.
Jesus teaches us that we are wasting our time attempting to relate to or pray to the Father in His name if we have issues that need to be clear up with another.
God will not answer the prayer of any person who does not honor and obey His Word and if a person has an outstanding offense He wants them to clear up these matters (Proverbs 28:9, 13).
“Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.” Matthew 5:23-24
God is not going to bless our lives unless we are willing to sincerely admit our sins, repent and confess them, and make amends (restitution) with anyone we’ve harmed. In the divine economy, there’s no such thing as being right with God when you’ve done another person wrong, haven’t repented, and haven’t made amends for what you’ve done. Such a person will be outside of the will and blessings of God until he makes things right with God and man.
The LORD requires that His people “examine” and “judge” themselves.
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine and honest judge yourself and amend your ways or God will judge you.
“For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.” 1 Corinthians 11:31-32
More Bible Verses on Restitution
Read Exodus 22:1-31
“If a thief be found breaking up (stealing in a burglary, home invasion), and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him. 3 If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.” Exodus 22:2-3
“Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person be guilty; 7 Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.” Numbers 5:6-7
“And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man’s brother will I require the life of man. 6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.” Genesis 9:5-6
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TIMES OF REFRESHING FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD! [video]

TIMES OF REFRESHING FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD!
Who’s Ready for Some “RAIN” from Heaven? God desires to refresh His people, to rain His bless-ed mercy, forgiveness, and benefits down on them …. and our part is fresh repentance….
“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” Hosea 10:12
What are the stated conditions to receive the “rain” of the LORD from Heaven?
- “Sow to yourselves in RIGHTEOUSNESS”
- “reap in MERCY”
- “break up your fallow ground”
- “for it is time to SEEK the LORD”
“till he come and rain righteousness upon you.”
“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;” Acts 3:19
“Times of refreshing” will come exclusively to those who turn to the LORD with a whole heart.
A great prayer right this moment is …. Heavenly Father, please grant me to have a pure heart, a poor in spirit heart, and an heart after Thee. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Repentance is dying so that Christ lives and reigns in your life – not you (Matthew 3:7-10; Romans 6).
Adam Clarke on Hosea 10:12:
“Sow to yourselves in righteousness – Let the seed you sow be of the best kind, and in just measure.
Reap in mercy – By the blessing of God on this ploughing, sowing, and harrowing, you may expect a good crop in harvest.
Break up your fallow ground – Do not be satisfied with a slight furrow; let the land that was fallowed (slightly ploughed) be broken up again with a deep furrow.
For it is time to seek the Lord – This should be immediately done: the season is passing; and if you do not get the seed in the ground, the early rain will be past, and your fields will be unfruitful.
Rain righteousness upon you – God will give you the early rain in due time, and in proper measure. Here are the metaphors, and the application cannot be difficult.. Here are ploughing, fallowing, sowing, harrowing, watering, reaping, threshing, and feeding on the produce of well-directed labor. All may be applied to the human heart, and the work of God upon it. Correction, contrition, conversion, receiving the grace of Christ, bringing forth fruit, etc.”
“For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land. 25 Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. 26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.” Ezekiel 36:24-27
Most preaching today does not begin at the foundation, does not get to the root cause. This is due to the absence of the original Gospel doctrine of the cross – the divine mandate to be crucified with Christ, which is nowhere to be found coming from the mouths of the “accursed” preachers of “another gospel.” (Galatians 1:6-9)
WHAT do we have without a heart after God? Religion (Acts 13:22).
Most of the social media messages tell us, continually remind us that God loves us but nearly none of them inform us that the God who loves us, sent His Son to die on a cross for us, and requires and commands us to be “crucified with Christ.” (Galatians 2:20; Romans 8:29; Colossians 3:3) Beware of the half-truth false gospel of today! We must walk in the original Gospel – all of it – if we are to escape and not be “Led away with the error of the wicked.” (2 Peter 3:17)
Prescription for those heavy in heart: Read God’s Word. Read it repeatedly, perpetually, daily. NOTHING REPLACES BIBLE READING AND NEVER WILL.
Times of Fasting and prayer gets YOU out of the way so Jesus can reign supreme! Isaiah 58
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