DEVOTION ~ DO NOT BE DECEIVED

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Theme: Do Not be Deceived

Text: 1 John 3:7

7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 


In yesterday's devotion we learned that if we abide in Christ, we will be able to break away from sin and be spiritually nourished. Today's text is focused on revealing our true nature as children of God. We are admonished not to give room for anyone to deceive us. In a world where people try to sanitize sin and build great arguments that God is so loving to punish, be careful not to fall prey to this ungodly teaching. Dear beloved in the Lord, sin is sin and it is detestable before God. Just as the seed of a good fruit cannot produce bad fruit, so we cannot be of Christ and continue to embrace sin and give excuses for not living a righteous life. Beware, he who practices righteousness is righteous because he possesses the nature of Christ our Good Vine who is righteous. The reverse is true of anyone who practices unrighteousness. Are your ways righteous? 


Let us Pray: Almighty God, open the eyes of my understanding to distinguish between truth and deceit so that I may not be led astray or lead others astray. Spirit of the Living God, let Your righteousness manifest in me in all that I do. This I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ. AMEN!

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