{"id":9565,"date":"2025-11-30T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dpc.or.tz\/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=9565"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:03:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:03:19","slug":"do-not-be-deceived","status":"publish","type":"ctc_sermon","link":"https:\/\/dpc.or.tz\/?ctc_sermon=do-not-be-deceived","title":{"rendered":"DO NOT BE DECEIVED"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


DO NOT BE DECEIVED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Text: Galatians 6:6\u201310<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paul warns believers against spiritual self-deception. The Christian life operates on divine principles established by God Himself. Ignoring these principles does not cancel their consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cDo not be deceived: God is not mocked\u2026\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Galatians 6:7<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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1. GOD CANNOT BE MOCKED<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Galatians 6:6\u20137<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • To \u201cmock\u201d God means to think we can live contrary to His truth without consequences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • God sees beyond outward appearance; nothing is hidden from Him.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Supporting Scriptures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Proverbs 15:3<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u201cThe eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hebrews 4:13<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u201cNothing in all creation is hidden from God.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Key Truth:<\/strong>
      We may deceive people, but we can never deceive God. Our lives speak louder than our words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      2. YOU WILL REAP WHAT YOU SOW<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Galatians 6:7\u20138<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Life operates on the law of sowing and reaping\u2014spiritually, morally, and practically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sowing to the flesh leads to corruption; sowing to the Spirit leads to eternal life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Supporting Scriptures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Hosea 8:7<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u201cThey sow the wind and reap the whirlwind.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Proverbs 22:8<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u201cWhoever sows injustice will reap calamity.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Romans 8:5\u20136<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Living according to the flesh leads to death; living by the Spirit leads to life and peace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Key Truth:<\/strong>
          Our choices today are seeds that determine tomorrow\u2019s harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          3. KEEP ON DOING GOOD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Galatians 6:9\u201310<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Weariness can come when results are delayed, but God\u2019s promise remains sure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The harvest comes\u00a0at the proper time<\/strong>\u2014God\u2019s time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Supporting Scriptures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Hebrews 6:10\u201311<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 God remembers our work and love shown in serving His people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Key Truth:<\/strong>
              Do not quit before the harvest. Faithfulness is rewarded, even when unseen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Do not be deceived.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • God cannot be mocked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • You will reap what you sow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Therefore,\u00a0keep doing good<\/strong>, especially to those in the household of faith.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                \u201cAt the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Galatians 6:9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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