Why should you not be comforted by false words? Just shortly before the judgment of God comes upon a person, a nation, or the whole world, Satan often raises up a large wave of false prophets. Their main task is to weaken the seriousness of the coming judgment. Satan knows very well that if people deeply reflect on the coming judgment, they will repent—and that means he will lose them. But his goal is that no one escapes hell with him. That is his great mission. Let us look at one example in the Bible that will shed light on this issue. We use this example because every word to be considered true must be compared with the Scriptures. Any message that contradicts or cannot be found in the Bible is a lie. Therefore, we use the Bible to confirm everything. Example from the Bible – The Fall of Judah When we read in 2 Kings, we find a time when the sins of the Israelites had reached a very high level. God warned them through many of His servants (the prophets) to repent, but they refused. 2 Chronicles 36:15-17 (ESV): “The Lord, the God of their fathers, sent persistently to them by His messengers, because He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place. But they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the Lord rose against His people, until there was no remedy. Therefore He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans…” So why didn’t they repent, and why did they end up destroyed? Because they listened to false prophets instead of the true messengers of God. At that time, there were true prophets like Isaiah, who warned them of the coming destruction and exile if they did not repent—but they despised him. Then God sent Jeremiah, who plainly told them they would go into captivity no matter what, and that they should surrender to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. But instead, they saw him as unpatriotic and labeled him a false prophet, even imprisoning him. They chose to listen to false prophets who gave them sweet messages of peace and prosperity—that they would not die, that they would continue to prosper in the promised land, and that nothing bad would happen. These prophets never addressed the people’s sins, such as idolatry, sexual immorality, drunkenness, theft, homosexuality, or hatred. They only preached comfort and peace. The False Prophet Hananiah One of the prominent false prophets of Jeremiah’s time was Hananiah, who proclaimed peace and lied that the Babylonian yoke would soon be broken. Jeremiah 28:1-4 (ESV): “In that same year, at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fifth month of the fourth year, Hananiah the son of Azzur, the prophet from Gibeon, spoke to me in the house of the Lord…Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.Within two years I will bring back to this place all the vessels of the Lord’s house… and I will bring back to this place Jeconiah…” Jeremiah responded to Hananiah: Jeremiah 28:6-9 (ESV): “Amen! May the Lord do so… Nevertheless, hear now this word… The prophets who preceded you and me prophesied war, famine, and pestilence.As for the prophet who prophesies peace, when the word of that prophet comes to pass, then it will be known that the Lord has truly sent the prophet.” Then Hananiah broke the wooden yoke off Jeremiah’s neck as a sign. But shortly after: Jeremiah 28:15-17 (ESV): “And Jeremiah the prophet said to the prophet Hananiah, ‘Listen, Hananiah, the Lord has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie. Therefore thus says the Lord: Behold, I will remove you from the face of the earth. This year you shall die, because you have uttered rebellion against the Lord.’ In that same year, in the seventh month, the prophet Hananiah died.” The Same Lies Are Repeating Today What happened then is happening again right now. The devil knows the end is near, and people are becoming aware of the coming judgment and eternal fire. So to deceive them, he raises a huge team of false prophets, whose mission is to make people trust in lies—saying: “There is no judgment.” “The world is not ending soon.” “God is love. He wouldn’t send anyone to hell.” “Don’t think too much about eternity; just live your best life.” These preachers only talk about: Financial prosperity, Business breakthroughs, Earthly success. But they never preach about sin, repentance, or holiness. They can “see” that you’ll marry soon or become rich, but they don’t see that if you continue in your sin—your adultery, your drunkenness, your unforgiveness, your homosexual acts, or your illegal dealings—you’re heading to eternal damnation. Many today have deep questions about life after death, yet when they seek answers, all they hear about is who they’ll marry or how their business will flourish. Even if someone becomes the richest person on earth, what will that help if they die in sin? A Stern Warning 1 Thessalonians 5:3 (ESV): “While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.” There’s Still Hope for You If you have not yet been forgiven for your sins, know that many have been forgiven worse sins than yours, freely by the Lord Jesus—and He is still forgiving today. So don’t miss this opportunity before the door of mercy is closed. There will come a time when people will try to repent, but they will no longer be heard. What should you do? Find a quiet place, and truly repent. Confess all your sins to God and determine not to return to them. Take real steps to change. If you haven’t yet been baptized, seek true baptism by full immersion (John 3:23) and in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins (Acts 2:38). After that, the Holy Spirit will empower you to overcome sin and give you deeper understanding of the Scriptures. God bless you. If you’d like to connect with our community, join our WhatsApp channel here >> WHATSAPP
WHICH DOES GOD LOOK AT MORE: THE HEART OR THE BODY? Shalom. Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus. Welcome to study the Bible with us. The Word of God says: Ephesians 5:9-10 – “(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth), and find out what pleases the Lord.” So, it is our daily duty to examine what pleases the Lord. Everything we do, everything we say, and everything we plan to do—we must ensure that it pleases God. Today, we’ll learn about what God looks at in a person. As many of us have heard, there is a common saying among many Christians: “God doesn’t look at outward appearance like clothing, but He looks at the heart.” This phrase is widespread; if you’ve never heard it, try asking 5 or 10 people—especially young women—and you’ll likely hear it from their mouths. First, it’s important to understand that humans are made up of two main parts: the inner being and the outer being. The inner being includes the soul and the spirit, while the outer being is our physical body. So there is both an inner man and an outer man (Read Romans 7:22, Ephesians 3:16). Now, the One who created the inner man is the same One who created the outer man. Therefore, both matter to Him. But when it comes to our personal worship and relationship with God, it is undeniable that God focuses on our inner being, not the outer. If He looked only at our bodies, He wouldn’t hear our prayers when we pray privately in our rooms, sometimes not fully clothed, or even while we pray in the shower. Clearly, God looks at our hearts more than our physical bodies. However, when it comes to being in public places—like in church or on the streets—you are not just before God alone, but also before other people. While God sees your heart, others only see your body. And when they see you half-naked or dressed indecently, it can stir lust, inappropriate thoughts, shame, stumbling, and even anger or offensive speech in their hearts. These are the things that displease God, because you cause others to sin. That’s why God commands us to dress modestly wherever we go: 1 Timothy 2:9 – “Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control…” If you don’t do this, you are sinning by causing others to stumble. The Bible says: Mark 9:42 – “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea.” You might not care that others are sinning because of you, but God cares deeply. That’s why His judgment is so serious—to the point that it’s better to be drowned than to cause someone to lust because of your dressing, or to lead someone to imitate your inappropriate dressing. If you’re feeling hot and want to pray or worship while wearing short clothes, then go to your house alone. Wear your short clothes there and lock yourself in a private place where no one can see you. Pray however you wish—God will not look at your clothes there, but at your spirit. But when you go out in public—that’s a whole different matter. Your clothing and appearance matter a lot. The Lord Jesus said: Matthew 5:16 – “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Now, if your “light” shines while you’re half-naked in public, who will look at your deeds and glorify God? If you cause even just one person to stumble—not 20, just one—that grieves God deeply. No one will lust after you if you are dressed in clothing that covers your body appropriately. Do not be deceived by satanic lies that tell you to walk half-naked in public or enter church in mini-skirts—it’s 100% a lie from the devil, stemming from a misinterpretation of scripture. Reject this false narrative that claims “God only looks at the heart.” When we talk about clothing, we’re not referring to jewelry or makeup! Items like lipstick, wigs, earrings, makeup, henna, tattoos, eyeliner, shaved eyebrows, or skin bleaching—these are abominations that the Bible clearly forbids (See 1 Timothy 2:9-10, Leviticus 19:28). You shouldn’t even wear these things while praying alone, because they are idols you’ve placed on your body. You cannot worship God while wearing idols on your head or body. 2 Corinthians 6:16-17 –“What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: ‘I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.’Therefore, ‘Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.’” May the Lord bless you greatly. If you are not saved yet—the door of grace is still open, but not for much longer. The way of life is getting narrower every day. Getting saved tomorrow will be harder than today. So decide now, because the Bible says: 2 Corinthians 6:2 – “Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” Genuinely choose to repent of all your sins, with the full intention of turning away from them. After repentance, seek true baptism, which will complete your salvation. True baptism is by full immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ, as shown in: Acts 2:38 – “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Then the Holy Spirit will seal you and make you His forever, giving you the power to overcome sin. Maranatha!Join our channel by clicking here >> WHATSAPP
It is important to understand that within Christianity, there are three categories of believers. Understanding this will help us examine ourselves to see which group we belong to, and what steps we should take to ensure we are standing on the safe side. The First Group: This group consists of people who call themselves Christians. These may be people born into Christian families or those who adopted Christianity simply as a new religion — or merely as an identity. They are easy to identify: they have no relationship with God at all. What sets them apart from the world is only the label of Christianity they were born with or accepted. But in all other aspects, their lives are no different from those who don’t know God. Ask them if they know the Rapture is near, and they’ll say, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Ask if they are saved, and they’ll say, “I don’t know that religion.” They know nothing about worship, prayer, or the things of God. They live like pagans, yet proudly identify as Christians. And these are very many. The Second Group: These are Christians who believe in everything. They know the Scriptures. They attend church services, but they are lukewarm — half for God and half for Satan. The Bible compares them to the foolish virgins in Matthew 25. They are also referred to as concubines, without a true union with Christ. These are the ones who will weep and mourn when they realize they have been left behind at the Rapture, because they, too, were expecting Christ. But due to their lukewarmness, they will be left. These, too, are many in the church. The Third Group: These are Christians who are truly determined to follow the way of Christ. Christianity is not just a religion to them — it is their faith. They are like the wise virgins who took their lamps along with extra oil in their vessels. These are the Bride of Christ, whom Christ is preparing throughout the Church Age. And they are very few in the church. What’s important to understand is that, among these three groups of people calling themselves Christians, only one group will be raptured to Heaven — that is, the third group. The Lord Jesus is not coming for concubines or lukewarm people. He is preparing His Bride, whether she is one, a hundred, or a thousand — numbers don’t matter. Once the number is fulfilled, He is not concerned about what the world thinks. They will be raptured and taken to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. How to Recognize the True Bride of Christ As many of us know, the story of Abraham sending a servant to find a wife for his son Isaac from his own family’s household reveals a spiritual mystery — a prophetic symbol of how Christ will find His Bride in the last days. When we read the story, we see a time came when Abraham realized his son Isaac was now a grown man. His mother had died, and he was alone with no one to comfort him. So Abraham saw it best to find a wife for him. He sent his most trusted servant — Eliezer — with ten camels, on a journey from Canaan to Mesopotamia (his homeland), to find a suitable bride. In the same way, God did not find a Bride for His Son, Jesus Christ, from among Israel, but rather went far — to the Gentiles (you and me) — to take us to be with Him on His throne. The Journey to Find the Bride Eliezer traveled hundreds of kilometers with his ten camels, possibly taking weeks or months. He arrived at a well outside the city where many young women came in the evening to draw water for their homes. As the story goes, Eliezer prayed for a sign. He said: Genesis 24:12-14 (KJV)“O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and show kindness unto my master Abraham.Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink;and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also:let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast showed kindness unto my master.” And before he had even finished praying, Rebekah appeared with her water jar on her shoulder. She fulfilled the exact sign Eliezer had asked for — offering him water and also watering all ten of his camels. Watering 10 Camels – Not a Simple Task If you continue reading, you’ll see this confirmed for Eliezer that Rebekah was the one God had chosen. At first glance, his prayer may seem simple, but it was a major test. Think of it: Rebekah was a young girl with only a small jar — maybe 10 liters (about one bucket). Camels drink fast and in huge quantities. One camel can drink up to 200 liters in just a few minutes. Ten camels would need around 2000 liters of water! That means Rebekah would have had to go down the well and back up at least 200 times. A task typically done by strong men, not young girls. Yet she did it — without hesitation — while Eliezer watched silently, waiting to see if she would give up. But she didn’t. That’s when he knew she was the one. What Does This Reveal to the Church Today? Eliezer represents the servants of God, sent out to preach the Gospel across the world — to find and prepare a pure Bride for Christ, just as Apostle Paul says: 2 Corinthians 11:2 (KJV)“For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.” Just like Eliezer had a sign to recognize the Bride, God’s servants also have signs to identify the Bride of Christ. And the sign is similar: the willingness to go beyond what is expected. If we hear the Gospel but only do the bare minimum — such as repenting, getting baptized, and stopping there — then we’re not the Bride. If we don’t seek God for ourselves, don’t pray unless pushed, don’t study the Word unless someone teaches us on Sundays, then we are just concubines — foolish virgins who will be left behind. The true Bride, like Rebekah, is not content with doing the minimum. She does more. Like the wise virgins in Matthew 25, who took extra oil for their lamps. They knew just enough wouldn’t be sufficient. Don’t depend only on being preached to. These Are Perilous Times Those who will be raptured are very few. Let us pray and also add personal diligence, that we may be counted among the true Bride of Christ. Matthew 25:10 (KJV)“And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.” May the Lord bless you abundantly.Join our channel by clicking here >> WHATSAPP
Can someone really have an out-of-body experience? There is a growing belief today that a person can leave their physical body at will. This practice, commonly known as Astral Projection, claims that an individual—without any influence from God or Satan—can decide to consciously exit their body and travel wherever they desire spiritually, then return afterward. It’s undeniable that this belief is becoming more popular. Many claim that anyone can perform this safely, even from the comfort of their bedroom. They teach that all that is required is a deeply calm mental state—completely clearing one’s mind of all thoughts and eliminating all fear. Physically, one must be still—either lying flat on their back or sitting quietly in a peaceful room, perhaps with a candle lit or a low rhythmic sound playing in the background. Through controlled breathing and intense focus, they claim one can detach their spirit from the body. This practice is widely taught in various Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, especially through a discipline known as Yoga, which includes training in astral projection. The Belief Behind Yoga/Astral Projection Practitioners claim that during this experience, the person slowly becomes aware that their spirit is separating from their physical body. Eventually, they report seeing their body lying or sitting below, while their spirit roams freely—visiting unknown places, flying, or walking through unseen realms. Afterward, the spirit supposedly returns to the body unharmed. They also promote several benefits: It boosts confidence, It brings entertainment or joy, It promotes spiritual growth, It enhances physical and mental health. But Is This Belief Biblical? Or Is It Deceptive? Firstly, we must understand that it is indeed possible for a person to be taken out of their body—but not by their own will or decision. God did not create human beings with the independent power to enter or exit their spirit at will. For someone to operate outside their body, a spiritual force must intervene—either from God or from Satan. There is no neutral ground. When God Is the Source The Apostle Paul describes an experience in which he was taken—either in or out of his body, he wasn’t sure—to the third heaven. He saw and heard things that were beyond human comprehension. 2 Corinthians 12:1–4 (NKJV)“It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord: I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a one was caught up to the third heaven. And I know such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.” This confirms that out-of-body experiences can occur when God wills it—not when we choose it. A similar case is seen in Revelation 1:10, where the Apostle John says: “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice as of a trumpet…” Both apostles were taken into spiritual experiences for God’s purposes—not by their own meditative will, but by divine initiative. Even today, God can take people into spiritual realms to reveal His mysteries. But it is never self-initiated. No matter how spiritual a person is—even a prophet—they cannot will themselves into the spirit. God controls such encounters. When Satan Is the Source The danger arises when a person attempts to access spiritual realms independently—through meditation, rituals, or guided practices like Yoga or astral projection. This opens a doorway to demonic influence. Satan thrives when people seek spiritual power outside of God’s will. This is how many get entangled in witchcraft and occultism. There are countless testimonies—far too many to share here—of people who engaged in astral projection and ended up in deep spiritual bondage. One particularly powerful account is found in the book titled:“He Came to Set the Captives Free” by Rebecca Brown.It tells the true story of a woman who was once a queen in the satanic realm and practiced astral projection, but was later saved and delivered by Jesus Christ. The book uncovers how Satan deceives people into using these spiritual techniques—only to enslave them. If you’re interested in the book, I can send it to you in PDF format. Modern Deceptions Today, even gyms and wellness centers promote Yoga and meditation as tools for “mental health” and “brain fitness.” They claim that sitting in silence and detaching from thoughts for just 30 minutes is more refreshing than sleep. But this is a deception. This silence and openness become spiritual gateways. That’s when demons enter—through your consciousness—and lead you into false spiritual experiences. You may think you’re in control, but in reality, a spirit (demon) is the one taking you out of your body—just like witches fly through dark powers. At first, the experience may seem harmless and even thrilling. But over time, the enemy introduces more spiritual practices, promising greater powers—until you’re fully immersed in deep-level witchcraft and unable to escape. Ephesians 4:27 – “Do not give the devil a foothold.” One open door leads to another. Never assume you’re just “trying it out.” That’s how many have become bound. The Deceptive Nature of Satan Satan knows humans crave “forbidden knowledge.” In the Garden of Eden, he deceived Eve by offering secret insight: Genesis 3:4–5 – “Then the serpent said to the woman, ‘You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.’” In the same way today, Satan says:“Leave your body and you’ll know all things. You’ll control your spirit. You’ll be like God.” But many who went down that path now wish to be free, yet can’t. The chains are strong. Final Warning Stay alert. Reject these teachings. If anyone tells you about astral projection, rebuke it immediately. Instead, remain grounded in the Word of God and walk in His will. These are dangerous times. Colossians 2:8 – “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” God Bless You. 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