Warning against the voice of deceivers - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2025

Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words.
Colossians 2:4

Warning against the voice of deceivers
In his letter to the believers in Colosse, Paul warns against people who want to mislead Christians with their words.

How should we picture such a warning? Like a danger sign on the road with a red border – in the middle of the sign, a mouth and speech bubbles.

These sayings of the deceivers may sound good, the arguments convincing, the approaches plausible, and the advice impressive. But on the whole, they cast a shadow on what the Bible says about Jesus Christ. The spring is not pure. Who would want to drink from such water? Probably no one if there’s a chance of being poisoned. The wise man heeds the warning.

The one who doesn’t listen to the voice of seduction has his ears free to listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd. People once marvelled at the words of grace that came out of His mouth. He could say of Himself, “the words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” Peter attested to Him, “You have the words of eternal life. Also, we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (John 6:68–69). With Jesus Christ we know where we stand because it is clear what He says and who He is.

True, the religious leaders at that time thought He was a deceiver and a rebel. That was fake news. Peter, on the other hand, testified to the good news: “Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Saviour, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31).

Today’s reading: Amos 7:1-17 · Proverbs 24:23-34