SEE THAT YOU NOT BE DECEIVED

Rev 14,14-19; Ps 95; Lk 21,5-11
27 NOVEMBER

Jesus warns his disciples. They must take care not to let be deceived. Are there certain, infallible rules, so as not to fall into Satan’s deception? Saint Peter gives faith as an infallible rule. But not a faith thought and studied by man, but a faith that is very pure listening to the Word of God and of Christ Jesus. Satan speaks. God speaks. Christ speaks. Whoever wishes not to be deceived must always be anchored in the Word of Jesus. If the whole world, Angels and Demons, men and women, Christians and pagans said a word contrary or different even in very small things from that of Jesus, who does not want to be deceived, even if he is alone, must remain in the Word of God and of Jesus. It is the only way not to be dragged into the lies of the Evil One.

So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you. Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for (someone) to devour. Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings. The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ (Jesus) will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little. To him be dominion forever. Amen. (1Pt 5,6-11).

But how to know a deceiver or a bad false prophet? Another rule that Jesus gives us are the works. When the works are bad, the person is certainly not good. He cannot say right, true things. He will always speak from the fullness of his heart.

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. So by their fruits you will know them (Mt 7,15-20).

“Either declare the tree good and its fruit is good, or declare the tree rotten and its fruit is rotten, for a tree is known by its fruit. You brood of vipers, how can you say good things when you are evil? For from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks. A good person brings forth good out of a store of goodness, but an evil person brings forth evil out of a store of evil. I tell you, on the day of judgment people will render an account for every careless word they speak. By your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned” (Mt 12,33-37).

There is only one infallible rule for not falling into Satan’s deception. Follow what is written. But not just to one word. We could fall into heresy. All the Scriptures, all Tradition, all the solemn Magisterium of the Church, are the infallible rule not to fall into deception. All the deceptions were born within the religion of Christ Jesus because one a Word of the Gospel was taken and the others were omitted. Communion is the Eternal law of the Holy Spirit. Communion of Words, communion of persons, communion of ministries and communion of charismas.

While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, he said, “All that you see here – the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?” He answered, “See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.

Communion is lived only in great humility. Only in humility one hears the Spirit.

Mother of God, Angels and Saints, do not allow egoism to destroy communion.