BEWARE of Satan’s Missionaries

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.—Matthew 7:15

“Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares… ungodly men, turning the grace of God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Jude 3-4

Recently, while I was visiting in the home of one our church members, a knock came at their door. When they opened the door they were greeted by two young men who said, “Hi. We are missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am Elder ___________ and this is__________. We would like to know if we could help you.” Our church member said, “Well, our Pastor is here now and we have all the help we need,” then he introduced me. The Mormon missionaries asked, “What church do you pastor?” I smiled and answered, “The Bible Baptist Church.” They rolled their eyes and promptly excused themselves as they turned and walked briskly down the driveway.

Paul warned the Corinthian Church of Satan’s attempts to beguile them by those who preach “another Jesus” and “another Gospel” (2 Cor. 11:2-4). Satan is a master of disguise and seeks to infiltrate Bible believing churches through his own ministers. Paul warns, “Such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.  And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.  Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness” (2 Cor. 11:13-15).

The Mormon cult is a master of infiltrating Baptist churches to proselytize by befriending it’s members. Their main target: The unsuspecting naive youth who have not been throughly grounded in their faith.  They are the wolves in sheep’s clothing that Jesus warned about in Matthew 7:15.  The Apostle Paul warned the church at Ephesus, “After my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.” (Acts 20:29). Likewise, the Apostle Peter warned of “false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers AMONG YOU, who PRIVILY shall bring in DAMNABLE HERESIES” (2 Pet. 2:1).

It is the duty of every true Pastor, as a faithful shepherd, to guard the flock of God from “certain men” who creep in among the flock unawares. Therefore, keep your eyes open for any “wolves” who may creep in amongst your church. “Mark them which cause division and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; AND AVOID THEM. For they … by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple”(Rom. 16:17-18).  BEWARE!