Matthew 7:21-23
“Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?” And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, you who practice lawlessness.”
Wow. Depart from me---I never knew you. Those are strong words that I certainly don’t want to hear the Lord speak to me. Be sure you know the true Lord---and are not taken in to following some cult where people think they are following the true Lord, but they aren’t. Test the scripture that you are taught to be sure that it is correct. Look up the reference verses---dig deep into God’s word for yourself. Don’t “prophesy” in the Lord’s name, unless you really feel that you are blessed with the gift of prophesy and have checked with a reputable person that your prophesy is in line with God’s will and teaching. In this day, prophesy is also considered “preaching”. What are you “preaching” to others?
Demons are spiritual being, angels that fell out of Heaven with the devil. They try to thwart the purposes of God, promote their own doctrine, and can inflict diseases (Matt 9:23). Casting out demons is a risky thing to do since once they are “out” of a person or place, there is a void that can be filled by either another demon---or by goodness. The person must be prepared. If the demon that comes in is greater than the one that left, then life will be even worse.
Lord, please reveal your Word to us in a depth that we can understand and show us the true meaning of your message.
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