what does that mean to you? maybe you should really think about it.
2007-08-30 13:48:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Matthew 24:24, "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."
The Antichrist will try to fool everyone including the most holy of men
2007-08-30 13:56:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It means that a position of respect and power is not necessarily a guarantee of somebody's trustworthiness.
This applies even outside of religious debate.
If a bearded man came to you and said he was Christ, would you have any reason to believe that? Even if he performed a miracle, it is still no guarantee of Christhood.
Basically it means trust only your own self, as it is the only thing you know you can be sure of. If you do this, you cannot wander from faith, because your faith will be constant for as long as you live.
By the way, where did you get that from?
2007-08-31 13:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What i LOVE about this question is your arrogant assumption that you are not the decieved one. Maybe the devil works by convincing someone that they are part of the 4% that REALLY know whats going on. Maybe YOU should really think about that. You are possibly ( and I say this with a certain amount of reverence) the most self satisfied egotistical person I have run into in a long time. Heres a tip: I am as certain that I am right as you are, and I feel COMPLETELY different about religion...uh oh one of us has been DECEIVED! but which one?????( thats funny, I think I know the answer too, but Ill bet we don't agree yet again. Good luck and have fun.
2007-08-30 20:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by zeroambition 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
it means that during the end of times there will be many false prophets that will decieve many people, even some of the believers in Christ.
2007-08-30 20:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To me, it is referring to the end times, false prophets, false religious teachings, etc. A perfect example is the Republican Party which has been taken over by radical anti-gay activists and false prophets.
We know that homophobia is sinful and immoral, because it leads to harm against gay people, even murder. Christ commands us to treat others as we want to be treated. Something which harms others violates this commandment.
The Republican Party and its associated anti-gay, pro-bigotry allies want us to believe that promoting homophobia and taking away the civil rights of gay Americans is loving, virtuous and Christian. This false teaching is even accepted by the President of the U.S. (Even the most elect shall be deceived.)
2007-08-30 21:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's saying that even the supposedly brightest of the theologians will fall for the deception of the anti-christ.
2007-08-30 21:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you wish to continue misquoting the bible verses you would should start your own assembly hall: " If it were possible" at least two others noted this pitiful attempt at deception.
2007-08-30 21:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by S.O.S. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me it means that the second greatest mind of all eternity who is Satan can deceive anyone he chooses. He is the Prince of Darkness and the ruler of this world. As long as we are of the flesh we are his.
2007-08-30 20:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that some of the elect were deceived by false teachings, but not all of them fell away.
2007-08-30 20:52:22 · answer #9 · answered by David 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you can tell me who the beast is and what his mark is, and what his image means. Then we are on the same page, If not then you are being deceived.
2007-08-30 21:08:51 · answer #10 · answered by trinity 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋