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Thread ID: 20862 | Posts: 1 | Started: 2005-11-02
2005-11-02 17:14 | User Profile
In the book of Numbers (22-25), there is an account of a prophet named Balaam. He was gifted by God that whomsoever he blessed was blessed with good things, and whosmsoever her cursed was brought down. He was hired by the Moabite king Balaam to curse the nation of Israel when they were coming out of Egypt to take possession of the land God promised them.
Balaam tried several times to curse the people of God, for at this time, the Hebrews WERE the people of God, and God rebuked him and only let him bless Israel. So Balaam lost out on his reward. Then he changed his tactics. He counselled Balak to cause the Israelites to offend God by tempting them into sexual sin and idolatry. Of course, we know that Israel fell into the trap and God jumped them for it.
Now, there are modern day Balaams, those who call themselves Jews, but are not - Rev 2:9; 3:9. Having rejected their Messiah, they have lost God's blessing and live totally for what they can gain in this life. They push every brand of immorality and idolatry (think: ACLU), for OTHERS mind you, not for themselves, knowing that those who fall into these sins will reap judgment. Then they pick thru the ashes, as it were, for the gold and the jewels. And so doing, destroy many lives and families, living off the ill-gotten gains. For an excellent discourse on this subject, see Petr's [URL="http://www.originaldissent.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14989"]http://www.originaldissent.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14989[/URL]
The true followers of God, those who accept the promised Savior, being naive and trusting, find it hard to accept that people would maliciously lead them astray. Especially people who claim the title of "the chosen people of God." So they blindly follow, and even support these deceivers in their work!
It is necessary for those who know the truth to point out the lies of these deceivers and warn the masses of the danger that these people pose - Rev 2:13-15.