2 Corinthians 11:12-15
12 But what I do, I will also continue to do, that I may cut off the opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things of which they boast. 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
12 But what I do, I will also continue to do, that I may cut off the opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things of which they boast. 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
Continue to do God’s work according to His will, and so display what work comes from God’s hand on a person instead of self effort and promotion. That is the thrust of Paul here for us to learn from. False apostles will boast and teach contrary to what God says and how He says to follow and serve, making themselves appear righteousness and called by God when they are only calling themselves as if they were something. The example of Satan making himself look bright and clean when he is unrighteous and dark apart from God’s will - this reminds us those who follow him or his example will appear to be righteous and act as if they are, yet the wisdom from the children of their works reveals the truth.
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