quietthinker
Well-Known Member
Why do people always seem to choose the counterfeit over the real?
The devil knows what he is doing and always considers the best interest of men. He knows his clientele.
Mat' 16:23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”
So you have the real Jesus setting His mind on the things of God....to the pleasure of God.
And you have Satan setting his mind on the things of men....to the pleasure of men.
Is it any wonder then that men are attracted to the counterfeit...which seeks to include their own sensibilities and concerns?
Who is concerned over the things of God...rather than their own eternal security, or their own status. People are basically selfish beings that seem unable to let their own self-interest go.
The self-interests of men are catered to...not resisted. Even in the church.
Yes, I know about these fake Jesus's, they are a burden.
DISECTION
Oh can we tell the story
and do we sing the song
of Jesus and his glory
the immortal risen one
Of course the other Jesus
yes, he’s around and sung
the counterfeit that washes clean
the work that God has done
Do we hear that still small voice?
and can we heed the call
to put on all the armour
lest deception rules the wall
That stately clean cut bearing
of an angel in disguise
has fooled the world with wonder
we need ointment for our eyes
Taking note of our direction
checking compass in the night
it’s not always clear and obvious
the counterfeit is tight
And who’s the other Jesus
that masquerades as Lord?
in our spiritual revivals
with our preaching self absorbed
Yes, he can fix your problems
find your keys and get a job
cater to the feel good feeling
worship self and think it’s God!