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The Key Devotional

Monday | July 13 | 2026

BEWARE!

Matthew 16:6 KJV
[6] Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

The major challenge with the believers of our time is their lack of understanding that there are lies that looks like truth. Truth does not always look convincing at all times because there are alternatives that could be pleasing and rewarding to the flesh but not beneficial to destiny. This is why the Church and many believers have been gullible to every manner of counsel and innovations of the devil. The Church has drifted from her place of righteousness and holiness to be socially and politically correct due to lies that look like truth. The kingdom of God is run like secular business because we try to compete with the world. The truth is that God is never and will never be in competition with the devil. It is an insult for God to be seen as competing with His creatures. The kingdom of God is not and never competing with the kingdom of darkness. This is why the Bible says the violent will take the kingdom of God by force.
Matthew 11:12 KJV
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Jesus warned the disciples that it is not everyone speaking on behalf of God that has genuine and perfect instructions of God. He said some of the people propagating the message have defiling and corruptible words. You must be careful and run from them. The Pharisees believed they were serving God yet had so much terrible and destructive impact through their acts and beliefs. They project to the people what they call the truth but actually a lie from the kingdom of darkness. They do not have anything that helps a man to enjoy eternity with God. You must be careful to know that it is not everyone that is putting on a suit on the altar that took their root from God. There are many wolves in sheeps clothing.
Matthew 7:15 KJV
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
It is not everything you hear from the pulpit that is the truth. You should know that the devil also recruited people to help him take many to hell.
Live your life like the Berean Christians who will never believe a word until they confirm from the Bible.
Acts 17:11 KJV
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Do not allow the crowd controlled by a man to make you justify his acceptance by God. The devil also has crowds. It was his crowd that shouted that they should crucify Jesus. Therefore, you must ensure that your spirit is alive and alert at all times to discern the truth when you hear. This is very crucial for your perfect walk with God.

Daily Task
Mention five ways to discover wolves in sheeps clothing or false prophets.

Prayers
1. Father, I receive grace for discernment of spirit.
2. Lord, help me never to fall victim of lies.

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