2nd Samuel 3:38. “And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?” DECEPTION. One in pettiness laid a false charge Foolish because jealousy was likely the cause Deception has the ability to take many faces Raising its head in any and all places.
It may start some place with a false accusation And ends its cruel journey in the death of a nation When it gets started, one thing then leads to another And often will end with brother against brother.
A false word and smile though it may seem real
Can create a terrible rift that time cannot heal Insincere conversations can seem right at the start But they leave in the end a trail of broken hearts.
Smooth talk that seems to melt like butter in the mouth Sends signals of danger that is lurking about Watch the eyes to see if they are furtive or kind They often reveal what is down deep in the mind.
Hands also send messages when they move too much Letting us know things are happening we must never touch Sweat on a forehead may give warning when it’s cold That the purpose is different than what the words just told.
Be careful when one seems over-friendly to you There usually are ulterior motives that are trying to get through Don’t be hard but be cautiously careful and watch Being aware of the danger deception uses to catch.
God gives us wisdom and common sense too So, you can avoid deception before it gets through to you Most things deceptive we can generally avoid When we are receptive to the guiding of the Spirit of God.
“O gracious God, for the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit that enables us to discern what is false and true, I give Thee my heart-felt thanks, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”