Video of the Day: Clip from the 1993 movie “Schindler’s List”
Bible Verse of the Day:
I do not think I am in the least inferior to those “super-apostles.”[a] 6 I may indeed be untrained as a speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way. 7 Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge? 8 I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so as to serve you. 9 And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so. 10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boasting of mine. 11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! 12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about. 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve, 2 Corinthians 11:5-15.
Biblical Connection:
Oskar Schindler travels to Krakow in 1939 seeking profit. This German businessman joins the Nazi party to facilitate his factory’s operations during World War II. Schindler’s conscience leads him to hire Jewish workers living in concentration camps as today’s scene depicts. However, when news of his generosity gets out, he’s afraid the Nazis will shut down his weapons plant.
While Oskar pretended to be mean to suppress his true intentions, the opposite can also be true. According to the apostle Paul, some first century teachers began to become self-gratifying like television evangelists merely in ministry for the money. Paul associates this character trait with the Devil who has the ability to masquerade as an angel of light. This is why modern believers need to test everything that they hear and see with the Bible to determine its authenticity.
Closing Song:
The moment you allow yourself to believe whatever someone says on the internet, social media or television, the closer our society comes to living in a masquerade full of lies. Follow in the footsteps of the Bereans in Acts 17:10-12 so that truth prevails.
by Jay Mankus
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