Problems in the Problems in the PhilippinesPhilippines

IntroductionIntroduction

Much good is being accomplished in Much good is being accomplished in the Philippines. Souls are being the Philippines. Souls are being saved. Churches are growing.saved. Churches are growing.

Consequently, the devil is not happy, Consequently, the devil is not happy, and will make every effort to and will make every effort to neutralize and destroy such efforts.neutralize and destroy such efforts.

Let us not be ignorant of Satan’s Let us not be ignorant of Satan’s schemes (2 Corinthians 2:5-11).schemes (2 Corinthians 2:5-11).

False TeachingFalse Teaching

The devil accomplishes his purpose The devil accomplishes his purpose through false teaching (Genesis 3:1-through false teaching (Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 16:17-20; 1 Timothy 1:3-6; Romans 16:17-20; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 6:3-5).7; 6:3-5).

Therefore, let us preach the truth, Therefore, let us preach the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the the whole truth, and nothing but the truth (John 8:31-32; 17:17; 2 John 8-truth (John 8:31-32; 17:17; 2 John 8-8:11).8:11).

False Reports False Reports

The devil accomplishes his purpose The devil accomplishes his purpose through false reports.through false reports.

Some Filipino brethren send out false Some Filipino brethren send out false reports regarding conversions, benevolent reports regarding conversions, benevolent needs, support, etc.needs, support, etc.

Therefore, we must emphasize the need Therefore, we must emphasize the need for integrity in both the message and the for integrity in both the message and the messenger (Romans 12:17; 1 Corinthians messenger (Romans 12:17; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8:18-22; Philippians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8:18-22; Philippians 4:8-9; 1 Peter 2:12).4:8-9; 1 Peter 2:12).

False Accusations False Accusations The devil accomplishes his purpose The devil accomplishes his purpose

through false accusations (Matthew 5:11-through false accusations (Matthew 5:11-12; 10:25; Acts 24:1-9).12; 10:25; Acts 24:1-9).

Sometimes, allegations come from false Sometimes, allegations come from false teachers; at other times, they come from teachers; at other times, they come from fellow workers. Such scurrilous attacks are fellow workers. Such scurrilous attacks are often expressions of envy and strife often expressions of envy and strife (Philippians 1:12-20; James 3:13-18).(Philippians 1:12-20; James 3:13-18).

Using Paul as an example, may we count Using Paul as an example, may we count ourselves as humble servants, and not be ourselves as humble servants, and not be deterred from the work (1 Corinthians 3:1-deterred from the work (1 Corinthians 3:1-9; 4:8-13; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10).9; 4:8-13; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10).

Conclusion Conclusion

He accomplishes his work through false He accomplishes his work through false teaching, lies and distortions, and teaching, lies and distortions, and promoting envy and strife among promoting envy and strife among brethren.brethren.

Let us not allow the devil to blind us to the Let us not allow the devil to blind us to the truth of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:1-6). truth of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:1-6). Neither should we give place to the devil Neither should we give place to the devil (Ephesians 4:25-27).(Ephesians 4:25-27).

Rather, let us resist the devil (1 Peter 5:8-Rather, let us resist the devil (1 Peter 5:8-9) and stand firm against his insidious 9) and stand firm against his insidious schemes (Ephesians 6:10-17).schemes (Ephesians 6:10-17).