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by Chad Koons

“Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

These were the words of Jesus to Peter. They echo in my ears daily; perhaps they also speak to us during these dark days. Sifting has come, and it’s far from over. Who among us will remain faithful, and who will fall away? Whatever the fallout, we’ve really had it coming…

Unity! Grace! Love! Social Justice! Acceptance!
Sounds real good, doesn’t it? God help us, we have tolerated a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

It’s time that we call some things out and humble ourselves before a holy God.

Many have abandoned their faith in order to devote themselves to deceitful spirits and sit under the teachings of demons. They are actively being influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences have long ago been burned to a crisp.

Oh, I’m not being sensational or intentionally shocking. When you read something like this, perhaps the “crazy” alarm rings in your head? Yet this is not crazy; I’ve actually just quoted Scripture. Click here and see for yourself that I am in fact speaking the truth. This is far from crazy; this is the stark reality of our times.

We live in a time when people will not endure sound teaching but having itching ears. They will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and they will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. And these false teachers are easy to find; suffering from deception themselves, they have become blinded, sincerely making shipwreck of the faith of millions. Don’t believe me? Read it for yourself right here.

As a result, the Church as we’ve known it has split.

Waves of false doctrine have openly and proudly infiltrated the Church. The devil has steamrolled over us. I can’t tell you how many of my friends and ministry associates have tragically fallen to demonic false teaching. Many Christians have outrightly abandoned their faith, while others have left Bible-teaching churches in order to find a church that will agree with their sin. Many former Christians have given themselves over to a homosexual spirit, gone trans, deconstructed their faith, or have adopted a woke mindset, and quite frankly they may never return to repentance. They have split away from the Lord to their own peril.

The devil has sifted many within my own sphere of influence. Has he done the same in yours?

Entire denominations have fractured or are in the process of dividing, while many others have given up entirely, having freely traded the truth of God for a lie. We have opened our doors to destruction, for our pastors and leaders have neglected to protect the flock by allowing these false doctrines to grow:
Progressive Christianity
Liberal Christianity
Critical Race Theory
Queer Affirmation
Pro-Choice
Universalism
Rejection of the Inerrancy of Scripture

These are just a few that are popular at the time of this writing. Run from these; separate yourself from those who believe this way. God is not and never will be supportive of the sin contained therein.

It needs to be said… this separation was and is necessary.
We need the denominational splits.
We need the fractures in relationships.
We need the purge of the evil from among us.
Why? So that the Church may come out from among them and be separate. You cannot unite sin with holiness. The separation must occur.

To produce the best crop, sometimes the Gardener will need to lop off a few branches or remove a few diseased vines. He will throw them into the fire to be burned. Let Him work; do not attempt to stand in His way, even if He’s pruning you. Our Gardener is ready for any size job. The shears have been sharpened and even the axe is being laid to the root of the tree.

False teaching may rear its ugly head within your church. Should you listen to it, counsel it, or be patient with it? NO. Do as the Lord has commanded us to do and destroy every argument and lofty opinion that dares to exalt itself against the knowledge of Christ! Do not be tolerant, for it will deal death both to yourself and to your people.

Offense comes for the Word’s sake, therefore do not be surprised by it. While I write this, I am wondering who will be offended by these words and who will separate from me because of it. Yet I must speak what the Lord has given me in this hour. Speak the truth in love. You will know when to be gentle and when to be firm. By the Spirit you will know how to answer everyone, but do NOT be silent nor tolerate the demonic teachings as outlined above. A little leaven will leaven the whole lump every single time.

Remember this: if comprise is necessary to prevent the separation, then you must permit the separation and go with God.

While Satan is busy sifting the Church, I hear the echo of Moses crying out, “Who is on the Lord’s side?” Are you?

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