Devil in Disguise

Today’s reading: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

'And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.' - 2 Corinthians 11:14 ESV

Knofel Staton makes an interesting point when writes the following about this verse: 'The word serpent in Genesis 3 is a Hebrew word that can also mean brightness. Satan masqueraded himself as an "angel of light" as far back as the Garden of Eden.'

This a frightening thought that may make us wonder if we can trust anyone who claims to be a Christian leader.

The key it seems is found in a word Jesus and Paul used quite often as they taught: gregoreo. It can be translated as "awake" or "watchful" or "to be alert."

We cannot become lazy and just accept whatever someone tells us is true. We need to fact check everything against Scripture and pay attention to motives. Our enemy, Satan (Devil), will not be backing down till Jesus throws him into the lake of fire (see Revelation 20:10). He will also present well -- not with cape and horns.

May we ask God for discernment to know whose are His!