The Danger of Twisting God’s Word

[bdavidc]

We can learn a Lesson Luke 22:3 that says, “Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.” This is one of the most chilling moments in Scripture: a man who walked with Jesus, witnessed His miracles, and heard the truth from His own lips, yet allowed himself to become a tool of Satan. Judas’s betrayal was not sudden. It was the result of a hardened heart, unbelief, and rejection of truth. His life serves as a solemn warning of what can happen when someone resists the Word of God and allows lies to take root.

Throughout the Bible, twisting or rejecting God’s Word is shown to be spiritually dangerous. In Genesis 3:1, Satan’s very first tactic was to distort God’s command: “Did God actually say…?” This same method is used today when people twist Scripture to support man-made doctrines or traditions that are not found in the Bible. Jesus rebuked the religious leaders of His day in Mark 7:7–9, saying, “In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men... You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.”

When truth is replaced by false teaching, it opens the door for spiritual deception. 2 Timothy 4:3–4 warns that “the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but… will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” Judas Iscariot is a tragic example of where this road can lead. He didn’t just doubt, he cooperated with darkness. And when Satan entered him, it revealed just how far he had drifted from the truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:10–12 makes it even clearer: those who “refused to love the truth and so be saved” will be given over to strong delusion because they “had pleasure in unrighteousness.” Twisting Scripture is not a small error, it is rebellion against the God who gave us His Word as truth (John 17:17). Those who do so are in danger of being completely overtaken by deception, just like Judas.

Let this be a wake-up call. The Word of God is not ours to edit or interpret however we please. We are warned in 2 Peter 3:16 that some twist Scripture “to their own destruction.” Stand firm in the truth. Do not trade it for man’s wisdom, religious tradition, or false teaching. Judas followed Jesus with his feet, but not with his heart, and in the end, it cost him everything. Let his story remind us: rejecting God’s Word opens the door to Satan’s lies. Stay grounded in Scripture, and let the truth guard your soul.

 

[Rxlx]

It's amusing that KingJ likes this post but is a master twister of God's word!

 

[Garee]

It's amusing that KingJ likes this post but is a master twister of God's word!

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[KingJ]

It's amusing that KingJ likes this post but is a master twister of God's word!

You are free to quote any post of mine and explain to me why you disagree with it.

But, please note the following. False teaching is identifiable by the way it presents God to the lost. Scripture that is not up for debate in Christianity are those that define the nature of God.

If any belief incriminates God, by suggesting He is unjust, unloving and evil. It is false teaching. As scripture is CRYSTAL CLEAR that:

1. God IS good Psalm 136:1
2. God IS righteous in ALL His ways Psalm 145:17
3. God IS light with no darkness in Him at all 1 John 1:5
4. It IS unthinkable to think that God would pervert justice or do what is evil Job 34:12.
5. God IS impartial Acts 10:34.

If your belief cannot tick all these blocks, you need to be terrified of God. Imagine standing all alone one day before God of the universe, and being guilty of completely and utterly misrepresenting Him to the lost that He loves and died for. Completely and utterly failing at your one job of being an ambassador for Jesus to the lost 2 Cor 5:20.

Now I would expect a smart person to grasp that accusing someone of twisting God's word be a very harsh accusation and at least be able to provide some evidence to support this. For example: ''KingJ teaches X and Y. Both X and Y incriminate God for reasons A, B and C''. But alas, I believe this is asking for too much.

The problem is, that many read a passage in isolation to its context and teach half truths, just like the devil did in the wilderness. Caring more about sounding smart over correctly representing God. Many are on an ego trip, beyond correction. Especially on the net where your confidence is high as you can select any name and avatar you want. And many have a form of personal gain or soothing of conscience from manipulating scripture.

If you believe X and ''anyone'' says X is unjust or evil, you need to be terrified and properly explain yourself! There is nothing scarier then a judgement day with God if you are guilty of false teaching!

 

[KingJ]

@Rxlx

Now, since you accused me, I am going to ask you to explain to me how your belief of annihilationism does not incriminate God as unjust and evil. I cannot for the life of me understand how you think a God creator demanding we serve Him or literally die is evidence of justice and love. I believe that people who push this belief have a sense of superiority. 'They are the lucky ones chosen by God'. All Calvinists hold to this belief.

Go, floor is yours, prove you do not twist scripture. Explain to me how this belief of yours ticks the five blocks mentioned above in post # 4.

Hint - Make it personal. Imagine a bride asking you to marry him or be burnt at the stake.