"I know that after my departure savage wolves will come among you, and they will not spare the flock. And from your own group, men will come forward perverting the truth to draw the disciples away after them." (Acts 20: 29 - 30).
Paul the Apostle spoke of savage wolves whose only objective is to destroy Church unity. Throughout Church history, we have seen a string of these wolves that inflicted deep wounds in the the Body of Christ. I will mention just one: the Arian Heresy. Arius was a wily Egyptian priest who lived in the 4th century. He denied that Jesus Christ is true God and true Man. It took the Church probably over 200 years to overcome this heresy. Today this heresy is recycled in groups like Jehovah Witness.
What is the solution to these demonic attacks on the truth? Paul advices: "So be vigilant and remember that for three years, night and day, I unceasingly admonished each of you with tears." (Acts 20: 31). Jesus prays: "Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are." (John 17: 11). And He warned: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves." (Matthew 7: 15).
Lord Jesus, consecrate us in the truth. "Your word is truth." (John 17: 17).
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