Love the Truth

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:24
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Rejecting truth is a serious matter. There are many who were once strong Christians that allowed the seeds of doubt to be planted, and as a result are infidels and some of Satan's most effective agents. Matthew says, "if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." What is the difference between the elect, and those that are deceived? I believe the answer lies in 2 Thessalonians 2:10 ".... because they received not the love of the truth... And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion..."

God has not removed every obstacle or doubt from his word, but those that love the truth will count no sacrifice too great to obtain it; though scorned and slighted, and with tears they walk alone. They will have their reward.



"The time is coming when Satan will work miracles right in your sight, claiming that he is Christ; and if your feet are not firmly established upon the truth of God, then you will be led away from your foundation. The only safety for you is to search for truth as for hid treasure. Dig for the truth as you would for treasures in the earth, and present the word of God, the Bible, before your Heavenly Father and say, Enlighten me; teach me what is truth.... You should store the mind with the word of God; for you may be separated and placed where you will not have the privilege of meeting with the children of God." RH April 3, 1888