After failing to steal God’s authority, Satan turned his attention to humanity, the beings God had created. In Genesis 3, we see Satan disguising himself as a serpent to deceive Adam and Eve, successfully planting lies and stealing the authority God had given them.
Satan’s strategy was to distort God's word, misleading Adam and Eve and bringing them under his control. From the Old Testament through the New Testament to the present day, Satan's nature and character have remained unchanged. He continues his mission to mislead people, often by distorting the true word of God.
Today, many false teachers serve as Satan's messengers, subtly manipulating people without overtly distorting the word. They are so cunning that they use specific verses out of context to support their deceitful teachings.
One such verse is Psalm 105:15: "Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm."
In its proper context, Psalm 105:15 is a thanksgiving psalm that recounts God's protection of Abraham’s descendants, highlighting His faithfulness to them. However, this verse has become a favorite and protective shield for false teachers, who misuse it to intimidate those who challenge their teachings.
Author
NIssan Gharti is a Pastor of God's Plan Church, Surkhet, Nepal.
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