Take heed

Matthew 24:4-5 kjv. "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, 'I am Christ; and shall deceive many.'" To be deceived is to be lead into error, or to be seduced. Jesus tells us to take heed, listen, pay attention, and focus on what He is about say. Many times Christ tells us to be watchful and on guard, for many will come saying they are the truth, the way, and the life, the Lord Jesus. The only way we will not be deceived is if we stay in prayer and study the Word of God. We must still be careful because even the elect shall fall from the faith.  Matthew 24:24 kjv. "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." They will come to us in sheep's clothing, but inside they are wolves. We can so easily be deceived. We must keep in the faith, not turn to the left or right, but keep the eyes of our hearts on Jesus. Doubt and unbelief will stare right into our eyes, and try to lead us astray. John 20: 24-25 kjv.  "But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe." Grab the Living Word of God, read it, live it, and grow in it. Praise God.