2 Corinthians 11:15; Transformed As the Ministers of Righteousness

2 Corinthians 11:15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

What a frightening prospect that Satan and his minions would pose as ministers of righteousness. Claiming to know the way of truth and righteousness, their secret agenda was to lead unknowing ones away from the truth. The Apostle Paul warned that such agents of the evil one will finally be judged of God. They end is destruction and perdition.

Satan operates in disguise. He may use the Bible but he does not preach the truth of the Bible. That is a frightening prospect. The Holy Spirit through the Word of God will expose the lies of Satan. God’s people are to go to His Word and study it for themselves with a prayer to seek God’s illumination to the truth. Ultimately, Jesus only saves!

Nothing But The Blood – At a great parliament of religions, held in Chicago many years ago, practically every known religion was represented. During one session, Dr. Joseph Cook, of Boston, suddenly rose and said: “Gentlemen, I beg to introduce to you a woman with a great sorrow. Bloodstains are on her hands, and nothing she has tried will remove them. The blood is that of murder. She has been driven to desperation in her distress. Is there anything in your religion that will remove her sin and give her peace?” A hush fell upon the gathering. Not one of the company replied. Raising his eyes heavenwards, Dr. Cook then cried out, “John, can you tell this woman how to get rid of her awful sin?” The great preacher waited, as if listening for a reply. Suddenly he cried, “Listen. John speaks: ‘The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sins‘ (1 John 1:7).” Not a soul broke the silence: the representatives of Eastern religions and Western cults sat dumb. In the face of human need, the Gospel of Jesus Christ alone could meet the need. The sin of the race demanded the blood of Calvary. —Frederick A. Tatford¹

Satan is but a defeated foe with no power against the power of the gospel to save. May we continue to preach the gospel. Amen.

¹Encyclopedia of 15,000 Illustrations: Signs of the Times.