Don't Be Deceived!

Immediately after the tornado hit the little town of Chapman, Kansas a few weeks ago, this picture began circulating around the internet, claiming to be taken by one of the residents just as it was entering town. Despite it being a very impressive picture, it was soon discovered to be a hoax. The tornado hit Chapman well after dark. This picture was actually taken several years ago in another part of the country.

With technology as it is today, it is easy to become deceived by some of the pictures that are sent around. They can be digitally "doctored" to make them appear to be something they are not, making us believe that what we are seeing is real.

The bible warns us many times about being deceived. It is mentioned in Genesis and Revelation, and many, many times in between. Satan is constantly trying to deceive us with worldy things. Our fellow man deceives us with promises that cannot be fulfilled. Oftentimes, we even deceive ourselves.

First Corinthians 3: 18-19 says "18Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise. 19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight."

Be on guard, watch out for those who would try to deceive you in this world. Above all, don't deceive yourself into thinking that you are smarter than God. Lean on Him, depend on Him, trust in Him. Then you will be truly wise.

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