Vigilance Against Deception
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Xviii. Beware of False Prophets
By John Sung0JUD 1:1John Sung emphasizes the critical need to beware of false prophets as foretold in Jude, who warns believers to discern between true and false teachings. He highlights Jude's credentials and the importance of contending for the faith, especially as false prophets infiltrate the church, leading many astray. Sung categorizes false prophets into three classes: unbelieving liberals, self-exalted ones, and those of the flesh, urging the congregation to recognize their deceptive tactics. He encourages believers to build themselves up in faith, pray, and remain steadfast in God's love while actively working to save souls from deception. Ultimately, Jude's message is a call to vigilance and purity in faith as believers await the return of Christ.
The Two Sowers
By Horatius Bonar0MAT 13:24Horatius Bonar explores the parable of 'The Two Sowers,' emphasizing the battle between the Son of Man and the devil in the world, which is likened to a field where both wheat and tares grow. The enemy, representing the devil, sows tares among the wheat while men sleep, illustrating his stealth and cunning nature. Bonar highlights the confidence of the enemy in the vitality of his evil seed and the cursed soil that nurtures it, urging believers to remain vigilant against such deception. He warns of the relentless nature of the enemy's work and the need for Christians to resist and combat the devil's schemes. The sermon serves as a call to awareness and action in the spiritual warfare that surrounds us.