What is a seducing spirit?
7 Lucky Gods of japan (Photo credit: Steve-kun ) “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” ( 1 Timothy 4:1 ) These “latter days” are surely characterized by the tragic departure from the faith on the part of many. Unfortunately, even many of our churches have followed what should certainly be exposed as “seducing spirits,” embracing lies taught under the influence of Satan . A list of such false teachings and practices within the church would surely implicate many. Let us look at the examples Paul gives in the next few verses. First, he identifies the leaders and teachers of these errors as hypocritical liars who intentionally deceive their prey. They have deadened any possibility of right attitude by hardening their minds and searing their consciences (v. 2). Next, we are given examples of their heresy: “Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats,