Gò0dNews for Men
Canceling Disinformation
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by Brent Goodge
startling trend of late involves government and
ministry and then by His sacrifice (John 1:1-5, 9-14; John
corporate pressure to limit the ability to discuss
14:9-11; 2 Corinthians 5:21).
ideas that someone else might disagree with.
The cross of Calvary dispelled the darkness and
Speech that used to be considered a First Amendment right
confusion. The infinite contrast of character between Satan’s
seems now to be a potential reason the speaker could be
absolute desire for self-exaltation and Christ’s absolute self-
canceled. Regardless of our thoughts on current political
sacrifice to save lost sinners was eternally solidified on that
maneuvers, the spread of disinformation began long ago
lonely hill (Isaiah 14:12-14; Philippians 2:5-8).
in heaven. Lucifer, being granted the highest position
The Bible tells us that just before Jesus returns, Satan
a created being could hold, decided that wasn’t good
will again attack the world with an overwhelming religious
enough. He determined to set himself up above the King of
deception (Matthew 24:4-5, 11, 23-24). The world will
the universe, God Himself (Isaiah 14:12-14; Ezekiel 28:12-
be swept away, believing the lie (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12;
15; Revelation 12:7-9).
Revelation 12:9; Revelation 13:8).
The Bible tells us that Satan convinced one-third of the angelic host to accept his word over the word of their loving Creator (Revelation 12:4). Imagine the power of the lies Satan must have told to convince perfect angels living in a perfect environment that his government would be superior to that of Jesus Christ. And as soon as the rebels were kicked out of heaven, they came to earth and began the exact same pattern of deception, leading to the fall of humanity (Revelation 12:12). Satan told Eve the lies he had used to convince other angels to rebel. “God’s word can’t be trusted.” “There is no real consequence for sin.” “God is holding back something good from you because He is selfish.” “You can be like God, you can be holy apart from God and His law, if you will follow me” (Genesis 3:1-5). Satan’s greatest weapon has always been deception.
How does Jesus want Christians to dispel disinformation? Uplift Christ. Uplift the cross of Calvary. “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples
That was true in heaven. It will be true to the end of time
to Myself” (John 12:32). Be living witnesses of the saving
(John 8:44; Revelation 20:7-10). Conversely, God’s greatest
power of the blood of Jesus Christ (Romans 12:1).
weapon will always be truth: unadulterated, transparent
Truth will one day eternally cancel disinformation
truth (John 14:6; John 17:17; Ephesians 6:12, 17). Satan had
(Ezekiel 28:17-19). Until that day, may our every thought,
attacked the character of God, trying to convince the earth
word, and act uplift and magnify Jesus Christ, the Way, the
and the watching universe that his government had their
Truth, and the Life.
But Christ came to demonstrate the love of God, first in His
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About The Author
best interests in mind while painting God as a selfish tyrant.
Brent Goodge lives in Whitfield County and prays that God will use him to uplift the crucified and risen Christ.
