"Absalom . . . stole the hearts of the men of Israel." 2 Samuel 15:6And so, the impostor, the usurper, the smooth talker, the handsome and good-looking son of David began his conspiratorial coup.
One key truth that can be harvested from this story is the danger of deception. All true followers of Christ must be alert and guard against those who would distort and misuse the pure Word of God for their own gain. We must not give ground in these matters. We must not allow the soft-selling of the Gospel. To offer a half-truth or easy-believism is to give lost souls a false sense of security.
The true king in Israel was David, but through lies, distortions, empty promises and good looks, Absalom led many astray. Let us not be led astray by any book, preacher or TV "ministry" that stands for anything other than salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone as revealed in the Scriptures alone, for the glory of God alone!
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