Video of the Day: Guest Clip about former Cult Leader Jim Jones “Joe Rogan Podcast”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. 4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood, 1 John 4:1-6.
Biblical Connection:
The expression “don’t drink the Kolade” originated from Cult Leader Jim Jones who gave cyanide laced cups of Kolade to his followers in 1978. The Joe Rogan guest provides a historical perspective of how and why Jim Jones developed a large following. On the surface, Jim Jones preceded Martin Luther King Junior Civil Rights Movement, but his false teaching led to the deaths of 900 people.
The longer His presence was removed from earth, the more teachers not familiar with Jesus began to describe unbiblical accounts of His life. By the end of the first century, the last living disciple of Jesus corrected this false teaching. When one lie is not refuted, people begin to believe this teaching as truth. This is why you must be diligent by watching out for spirits of deception.
Closing Song:
Relying on AI, the Internet or social media to shape your biblical knowledge is dangerous. Rather, follow the advice of the apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 by testing everything you hear, read and see with the Bible. Cling to what is true to avoid falling prey to the next Jim Jones.
by Jay Mankus
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