BELIAL, The Wicked Ruler

BELIAL, The Wicked Ruler

Bible study which we call the law of first reference. It is a law of Bible study that says whenever a subject or a particular word is first mentioned in the Bible, there are some important principles that will be found concerning that subject or word. The first principle we see in connection with Belial is that he attempts to draw people away from worshiping the true God. Under Belial are spirits that will SEDUCE people and draw them away from the Lord. The Apostle Paul prophesied that "in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to SEDUCING spirits; and doctrines of devils" (1 Timothy 4:1). The Taylor translation of this verse says, "some in the church will turn away from Christ." This is known as APOSTASY. Webster defines apostasy as "abandonment of a previous loyalty, defection." I believe this is the reason why so many churches and some denominations have abandoned the faith. Some are considering ordaining homosexuals as ministers. What an abomination! This is no doubt the work of Belial and seducing spirits to cause many to Apostatize. To seduce means to lead away, to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty, to lead astray by persuasion or false promises, to attract, to lure.

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