THE GREATEST DANGER
“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”– 2 Pet. 2:1
Having recently preached about “Troublesome Times” we seem to be constantly reminded that these are dangerous days in which we live. You can’t let your kids out of your sight without putting them in danger. You can’t honk your horn at a rude driver without fear of getting shot. You can’t go to school or church without thinking about an active shooter. At night we lock the doors, load the guns, and turn on the alarm for fear of an intruder.
Yet none of these things pose the greatest danger. Our greatest danger comes dressed in the garb of a friend and protector – it’s called religion. It is far more dangerous than those things that threaten our physical well-being or our financial security, because it deceives us spiritually. Of all the dangers we face none are so deceitful and deadly as religion. Millions have a fraudulent faith because they have been deceived by this foe. They believe they have a saving relationship with God when all the evidence is to the contrary.
These endangered souls are in this sad situation because they have depended on the wrong source of information. Again and again God warns us (2 Cor.11:13-15; 2 Pet.2:18-22; Jude 1:16-25), but the average person pays no heed and embraces a helpless hope. Satan is the ultimate con artist and they are snared in his trap.
Many who take every precaution when it comes to their physical safety and financial security take no such measures when it comes to their spiritual state, which is far greater importance. Dear friends, the only sure source of information is the Word of God, and the only safe place is in the Son of God. Trust Him to be saved, safe, secure, and satisfied. He never fails! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
