459th Post Jesus Predictions Con't. - Predictions Concerning the End of the Age Con't - Matthew 24: 24 - 28 Con't.

Matthew 24: 24 - 28;  Mark 13: 22 - 23;  Luke 17: 23 - 24, 37. Continued.
I left off last post talking about the false christs and false prophets to come.  Jesus went on saying that they will deceive, if possible, even the elect.  Even when we have been Christians for a long time, we still have free choice, and it is this free choice, that can make us turn from our belief.  This is why the Bible teaches through many different passages the necessity to "endure to the end", or "be an over comer"; "run the race to win the prize", etc.  The longer we are Christians the easier it is to become complacent in our belief and feel we can never fall.  This is Satan's greatest weapon against us.  Why do you think Peter likened Satan to a ravenous lion, looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5: 8).  Notice Peter said someone, not new Christian or unbeliever.  I have yet to see a lion pass up a healthy animal that it could catch easily for a harder to catch weaker or sick animal.  I believe this is why Peter used this illustration.  I see I have run out of space again and will finish this part of the passage hopefully next post.