a donkey in lion’s clothing
July 18, 2009
God’s Word gives wisdom to discern what is false.
READ: Matthew 7:15-23
Beware of false prophets . . . in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. —Matthew 7:15
In the final book of C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, The Last Battle, a devious ape named Shift finds an old lion’s skin and persuades a simpleminded donkey to put it on. Shift then claims that the disguised donkey is Aslan (the Lion who is the rightful king of Narnia) and forms an alliance with Narnia’s enemies. Together they set out to control and enslave the subjects of Narnia. Young King Tirian, however, can’t believe that Aslan would actually be involved with such brutal practices. So, with the help of the real Aslan, he defeats Shift and his counterfeit lion.
The Bible tells us that the devil is in the business of imitating God. His goal is “to be like the Most High” (Isa. 14:12-15). Through deception, Satan tries to replace Christ with a substitute. Jesus Himself warned us of false prophets and false christs: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many” (Matt. 24:4-5).
How can we tell the real Christ from the counterfeit? The only authentic Christ is the one described in Scripture. Anyone or anything that portrays a different Jesus than the One presented in the Bible is promoting “a donkey in lion’s clothing.” — Dennis Fisher
Source: Our Daily Bread
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As I continue to grow in my walk with God, through His Word I’ve been convicted that I should discern what I hear whenever His Word is preached. It is the role of every believer to discern what we hear of God’s Word. I’ve been questioning lately since my pastor spoke to me on the dangers of this and I was not encouraged to do so.
However in the Bible, we were encouraged to test everything (1 Thessalonians 5:21) and the Bereans were described as of more noble character than the Thessalonians as they examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true (Acts 17:11).
There is a fine line between being judgmental and discerning. I do keep reminding myself to be careful and not be critical. As I read today’s Our Daily Bread reading, I received encouragement and affirmation through . Indeed, God’s Word gives wisdom to discern what is false.
I want to stand firm on His Word and my convictions of His Word.
Please pray along with me.