February 1, 2025

WORSHIP GOD IN THE CHURCH WITH THE RIGHT FOUNDATION

Apst. Emmanuel Osezele

KEY TEXT: Psalm 11:3 KJV: “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?”

FOUNDATION MATTERS

What is the foundation of the place you have chosen to worship? It is good that you attend church services, but you must be cautious about the origin of that place. Many places may outwardly appear suitable for worship, yet in the eyes of the Spirit, they are inspired by wolves in sheep’s clothing and have made a covenant with hell. 1 Corinthians 3:10–11

BEWARE OF WOLVES

Time and time again, the Word of God cautions us about wolves in sheep’s clothing—false prophets. We must be diligent and careful about whom we submit ourselves to as “men of God” or “prophets of God.” Verify and test all spirits. Examine the character, the fruits, and the outcome of those who claim to be of God. Sharpen your spiritual awareness through prayer and the Spirit of God to distinguish light from darkness. Matthew 7:15

AGAIN, FOUNDATION MATTERS

Do you know that the foundation of the place where you worship truly matters? Be careful that the place where you worship has not made a covenant with hell, or else you are on dangerous ground. Satan can even disguise himself as a preacher of holiness, yet through his tactics he will pollute your spirit and mark you for hell. That is why God warned us not to take the mark; it guarantees a path to damnation, regardless of your denominational association. Test all spirits, because it can cost you your eternity. 1 John 4:1

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, sharpen my spiritual antenna so I may discern wolves in sheep’s clothing, and help me remain diligent in testing every spirit. In Jesus Christ’s mighty name, Amen.

REFLECTION

2 Corinthians 11:14 KJV: “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”