THE TRUE AUTHORITY

Acts 2:24
…the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for (Jesus) taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.
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There is a place in Manila where once can get fake diploma, certificates, passport, government ID’s. Up to now, I cannot really understand why the business still lingers, though everyone knows that they exist. I am not really the one to judge them. But what I really want to emphasize is the fact that, among us, there are people who may be practicing law, dentistry or even surgery, though they are not really graduates or specialist in that field. They just received their diploma from one of these stalls, and voila, they are instant doctors, lawyers and engineers. So, are you willing to place yourself or your loved ones under their care?

Jesus has warned of the same when it comes to faith. False prophets present their lies as truth, and their rules of life as godly ones; one must be sensitive and wise in order to see the spiritual danger they represent. The false prophets sought personal glory and benefit. They did not shy from slandering true prophets and persecuting them. In the final analysis, their work served to destroy the nation. And now, the devil uses mass media and advertisements as false prophets – offering things that would make us live a life separate from God. And we are putting ourselves under their care!

True prophets were distinguished by unselfishness, obedience to God, fearless exposure of human sins, profound meekness, love, strictness toward themselves and purity of life. They inspires everyone to follow the path of the light, living a life totally committed to following God’s will. Look at yourself now and assess how you are living your life. “A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.” The evil fruits of the activities of false prophets, common to all of them, are pride and the forcible separation of people from the Kingdom of God. Are you following a true or a false prophet?

Look upon us, O Lord, and let all the darkness of our souls vanish before Your light, totally ignoring false prophecies and teachings. Fill us with Your holy love, and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom. Then shall our longing be satisfied, and our peace shall be perfect.

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.