That is a wonderful post, and right on target.2 Corinthians 11:14-15
And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
It is very easy to identify the wickedness of this world, and those who are the children of the devil. What is harder is to "identify" are those who "masquerade" as servants of God. Jesus said "you will know them by their fruit", which can not be faked. The number one clue to who is genuine, and who is not genuine is by the words that proceed out of their mouth. Every thing must be compared to revelation given by the "anointing" of the Spirit of God. Anyone can make the Word of God say anything they want by taking it out of context. The Apostle Paul warned the Church....
Col 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
Logical analytical reasoning of the scriptures only brings destruction upon those who trust in it.
We know the word "Christ" means "anointing". Anyone trying to teach, preach, prophecy, speak without that "anointing" will be just man made up knowledge that does nothing to it's hearers, except to deceive them into thinking they are right. Even if one uses the word of God to try and prove it is correct what they say. The ability to "discern" that "anointing" is a God given right to all of God's children. Never ever trust anyone, no matter how good their argument is, even if using scriptures to proof their doctrine. The question should always be "is it anointed", does it bear witness with my spirit. If it does not, do not believe it.
2Cor 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
2Cor 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
It is not unusual for a person to say they are a believer when they are not because the god of this world has blinded their minds, lest the light of the gospel should shine upon them. Having truth is not the same thing as "knowing" the truth. Self deception is rampant on this earth in these last days.
Thanks!