OUR DAILY BREAD             Thurs., April 20, 1995
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READ: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

                        BEWARE!

          "Take heed that you not be deceived."

                            -- Luke 21:8

Some time ago an acquaintance of mine was "taken in"
by a smooth-talking salesman who stopped at his place
of business.  The man displayed some attractive
jewelry which he had purchased at a tremendous discount.
He was especially proud of some very expensive-looking
watches that had a well-known name on the dials.

My friend was very impressed and bought several watches.
But after the peddler left, he examined his "bargains"
more carefully and was surprised to discover that the
trademark was not that of a famous brand after all.
Two letters in the name were different, but the print
was so small he hadn't noticed it before.  The watch
straps were not genuine leather, but "genuine lizard,"
and on the back of the cases were the words "Swiss base
metal."

The incident reminded me of what the Savior said in
Luke 21:8, "Take heed that you not be deceived."  Even
as some in the business world cleverly pervert the facts
and victimize their customers, there are also false
teachers in the church who subtly distort the truth.
They use biblical terminology and appear to be orthodox.
But beware!  They are evil and will lead you astray.
Be firmly grounded in the Word of God and you won't be
"taken in" by deceptive error!

                                -- Richard W. De Haan

        O grant us grace, Almighty Lord,
        To read and mark Your holy Word,
        Its truths and meekness to receive,
        And by its holy precepts live.

                                -- Beddome

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           THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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     Examine all teaching in the light
              of God's Word.
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THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  1 Chronicles 20-23

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