Becoming: Becoming False

The time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions…

2 Timothy 4:3 (ESV)

Such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 (ESV)

NOTHING damages the case of Christ more… than false Christians, a.k.a. hypocrites.

Not dictators, criminals, liberals, prodigals, atheists, antagonists, lousy friends, sleazy films, or naughty shows. Not other beliefs. Not other lifestyles. Not politicians. Not laws we don’t like.

We don’t have to agree or follow suit, but every person and every platform standing in the way of God’s plan– will fail. Why? Because he says so.

The look and timing of falls will vary, because God is the Master Director… of every show’s opening and closure.  But as the Lord lives and as His Word rules–

Lies will be exposed, wrongs will be righted, and evil will fail. This being said, the greater failure belongs to false Christians.

Consider our Savior’s crucifixion: Romans hung Him up, but PRIESTS set Him up– as Jesus confirmed to Pontius Pilate:

  • 'The one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin' (John 19:11). 

  • Because 'To one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin' (James 4:17).

  • Because 'Great gifts mean great responsibilities; greater gifts, greater responsibilities' (Luke 12:48, The Message).

Actors, models, and talent for Christ: 

One of the central themes of the Bible, repeatedly stressed in BOTH Testaments, is the LOOMING DANGER of false prophets (as in false Christians). They claim His Name, but don’t obey His Word.

  • They judge, hate, rant, rave, and do NOT seek peace.

  • They feed the Lord’s flock edited Scriptures, 

  • Turning congregants into angry mobs.

  • On the other hand (not God’s), posh pastors…

  • Edit The Word to a different end.

  • They preach the sweet parts, ignore the tough parts,

  • Maintain flocks of babies, and get quite rich.

Actors, models, and talent for Christ: 

To succeed in the fields of media, you must rise these misimpressions: to act in love so convincingly, to represent your King so earnestly, to show faith and hope so beautifully, to sweep fans off their feet so completely… 

That one-by-one seeking souls might look up… to touch and grasp the saving Hand of Christ.

Becoming: False (Part 5)

NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

Carey Arban