FALSE SENSE OF
SECURITY
INTRODUCTION
False sense of security is a real issue as one sees man's feeble efforts to bring peace in dangerous times that eludes peace in many countries of the world.
We are seeing corruption of man that far outweighs previous times; leadership in many lands of an ungodly nature, with the evilness of man becoming more deplorable with each passing day. We are in a revolutionary change in many nations with little value placed on the sanctity of life.
False Sense of Security
Where Does Hope Rest
Many today place their hope in a leader; bank account assets safely tucked away, material possessions, relying upon one's own strength or ability; which gives a false sense of security, oftentimes with the most important element left out.
Jesus said: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you, not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid (John 14:27). One needs to come to the realization that there is a false sense of security being offered; that the only real and lasting hope is having Jesus Christ as one's Lord and Savior!
State of Being
Free
Security is the state of being free from fear of danger, or injury; from apprehension or anxiety. One can have fervent hope, stability, and an unshakable faith in a time it is much needed.
King Asa, the ruler of Judah, was given such an assurance by a prophet of God: Hear you me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The Lord is with you, while you be with him; and if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if your forsake him, he will forsake you (2 Chronicles 15:2).
For a long season Israel had been without the true God, without a teaching priest, were without law, and therefore in time of trouble did turn to the Lord! One needs to note the conditional part of that verse: If one walks away from God; no longer seeking after Him; there is a price to pay!
Be Not Deceived
Apostle Paul wrote: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. For he that sows to the flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting (Galatians 6:7-8).
It was noted that sowing to the flesh is to conduct oneself by the evil dictates and desires of the sinful nature, practicing the deeds of the flesh. Such a person will be requited with eternal destruction. Sowing to the Spirit means to live by God's enabling Spirit in accordance with His prompting and leading. Such a person will reap life everlasting, that is, rewarded with eternal life.
Taking a Stand
Jesus said: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake (Matthew 24:9). We are seeing this happening in many lands; demanding acceptance of a particular religion or face persecution or death.
I believe as Christianity takes a stand, against the evil, we will see more persecution against the believers in Christ. Those who presently live under threats for their belief in Christ, in many nations, know in whom their real security lies!
A Great Tribulation
Jesus said: Because iniquity (lawlessness) shall abound, the love of many shall wax (grow) cold (Matthew 24:12). Then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time; No, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened (Matthew 24:21-22).
Apostle Paul wrote: This know, that in the last days (which we are in) perilous times will come. Men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy. Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent (without self-control).
Fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady (reckless), high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof: from such turn away (2 Timothy 3:1-5). A form of godliness is mere religion without power or spiritual life (a false sense of security).
Nature of the Ungodly
Apostle Peter reveals the nature of the ungodly: They walk after (according to) the lust in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government (authority). Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries (2 Peter 2:10). They utter words that deceive (bringing a false sense of security), that will increase only in more ungodliness.
In many nations we are seeing a promotion of ungodliness that has seduced many towards a false sense of security. Laws are being passed, and judicial rulings made, that continue to promote the ungodliness of man; with many being blinded towards acceptance.
Jesus said: You shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree brings forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree brings forth evil (bad) fruit. (Matthew 7:16-17). Every tree that brings not forth good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire. Whereby by their fruits you shall know them (Matthew 7:19-20). Such illustrates a picture of the future of the ungodly, unless repentance comes, a picture of eternal punishment.
Beware of False
Prophets
Jesus gave warning: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves (Matthew 7:15). False prophets (those who lead in deception) appear in sheep's clothing but are in reality ravening wolves. This is a perfect description of those who have denied or distorted the truth of the Gospel; they look like lambs but act as wolves!
In speaking to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul wrote: I marvel that you are so soon removed (turning away) from him that called you to the grace of Christ, to another gospel: which is not another, but there be some that trouble you and would (want to) pervert the gospel of Christ (Galatians 1:6-7). A false sense of security begin to play into effect with certain of the Galatians in the initial stage of deflecting to a gospel of a different sort.
In an attempt to advert such false teaching, Apostle Paul repeated his words of warning, to those who were guilty of such action: If any man preach any other gospel to you than that you have received, let him be accursed (Galatians 1:9).
Ultimate Goal
Salvation of the Soul
Jesus asked: What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul (Matthew 16:26)? In addition; in regards to a false sense of security, are these words: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust does corrupt (ruin), and where thieves break through and steal.
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break through and steal: For where your treasure is their will your heart be also (Matthew 6:19-21). The concept of laying up treasures in heaven is not pictured as one of meritorious benefits but rather for faithful service.
Scripture reveals: God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son (the Lord Jesus Christ), that whosoever believes in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). Apostle John wrote: He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides (remains) on him (John 3:26). One's real security lies in acceptance of Jesus as one's Lord and Savior; not the false sense of security the world offers!
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