For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no great thing if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their destiny will be according to their works. (2 Corinthians 11:13-15 — Holman Christian Standard Bible)
Camouflage and disguise are tools that armies and governments use to hide from the enemy, or infiltrate their borders. Stealth technology has been one of the most popular types of technology in recent years, and every 10 or 20 years the government spends millions of dollars on research to design a new and better camouflage for its military. The element of surprise that camouflage and disguise provide are powerful weapons that no government, army, or spy network can afford to ignore.
If we do not understand that the devil and demons use the same tactics we will suffer terrible defeats, and maybe even our salvation. The devil and demons disguise themselves as angels of light, as the Holy Spirit, as the presence of God, as God’s voice… and various other things. This is why we cannot be naïve and accept or believe in something just because it has a look of being from God. We need to test the spirit behind people’s words and life to make sure they are who they say they are.
You know a tree by its fruit, Jesus said. This goes for people, organizations, and our own lives. Our appearance can be great, but what counts is the fruit of our lives. — Don’t be deceived.
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