Play

The Perils of Deception & The POWER of Truth

Jamie Helmick
03/19/23 - Sunday AM

“It is easier to fool a man than to convince him he has been fooled” -Mark Twain

Though the above quote is not biblical, it aligns itself well with the biblical teachings on deception and the pursuit of truth.

The Importance of Discernment

• Proverbs 14:15
• 1 Thess. 5:21 - _________ everything, ________ _________ to what is good
• Hebrews 5:14

The Dangers of Deception

• Matthew 24:24
• Ephesians 5:6 – Let ____ _____ deceive you with _________ words
• 2 Timothy 3:13

The Transformative Power of TRUTH

• John 8:31-32 - ...if you abide in my _____, you are _______ my __________
• Ephesians 4:15
• James 1:22

Let us continually strive to grow in discernment and embrace the truth of God’s Word, ensuring that we are not swayed by deception. Instead, may we be the shining lights in a world that so desperately needs to hope, love, and truth that can only be found in Christ.