"FALSE CHRISTS AND FALSE PROPHETS."
THE twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew is the Saviour's answer to the questions, "When shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world?" In verse 24 of this chapter He says, "There shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." Then not simply "signs and wonders," but "great" signs and wonders shall be shown by false Christs and prophets to deceive those who are seeking to follow God. Have you given any serious thought to the wonderful things that so many are claiming to do to-day as mediums, hypnotists, faith healers, and the like? Some truly marvelous things are done, but make no mistake in regard to the source from which they come. God does miraculously heal the sick. This we know for a surety. But it does not follow that all "faith healing" is from God. We are warned in the foregoing scripture against false powers that shall work "wonders" to deceive. We see only the beginning of the wonder-working that is soon to flood our world. God has asked us to be on guard lest we be deceived by that which is false. If ever there was a time when men needed to faithfully and prayerfully study the Bible, it is now. For all who do not have its light will surely make shipwreck of everything in these times of last-day perils.