Jas 2:19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!
2Co 11:14-15 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. (15) So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
More than once I have spoken with domestic abuse victims whose abuser spouse was a pastor or missionary or some other “Christian” worker. And not only so, but an able preacher whose sermons seemed to edify the church and lead people to Christ! Recently Todd Wilhelm posted a letter from a fellow who had been a member of the notorious Tom Chantry’s church (Chantry you will recall is a convicted serial child molester who abused and molested children in the church he pastored). This man said:
Thomas Chantry had the ability to exposit and make Scripture come alive. I learned much from his preaching and consider him one of the best preachers I have ever heard. That ability is what fooled many, including myself.
There were other signs however that served as warnings about Chantry’s true character but it would be years before he was fully exposed for what he is.
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