By Paul Chappell
"And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels
fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed
not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was
cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the
whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with
him."
Revelation 12:7-9
In response to the rapid growth in radio advertising, the
Federal Trade Commission was tasked in 1938 with regulating the advertising
industry to protect customers from false advertising. They passed a series of
laws and regulations designed to ensure that any claims made about a product be
based on facts. Each year they bring a number of cases against companies that
violate their restrictions.
The devil certainly is a master at false advertising. The
book of Revelation calls him a dragon and a serpent. Yet when he appears to us,
he comes in a different guise. Warning about the deceptiveness of the devil,
Paul wrote, "รข€¦Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light"
(2 Corinthians 11:14). Satan is not only deceitful about his person and in his
appearance, but he is deceitful in his promises as well. The temptations that
he offers always lead to disappointment and bitter ends.
If the true cost of sin were displayed in the beginning,
most of us would have no problem fleeing temptation. But instead we get the
pretty picture painted by a master deceiver. The dragon appears as an angel to
better convince us to turn away from what is right. When you face temptation
today, look behind the mask. If you are allured by the promises he makes, look
back at the history of the lies he has successfully convinced you of in the past,
and turn your back on him. Resist temptation through the power of Scripture,
and you will never be sorry.
Today's Rooted Principle:
Every enticement of the devil is based on a lie; every
promise of God is based on His eternal truth.
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