I think sometimes when we hear about things like “wolves” entering in amongst us or about the Devil walking about like a “lion” seeking whom he may devour, many of us tend to think in terms of almost cartoon versions of wolves and lions: the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, or Snaggle Puss (I’m dating myself, aren’t I?), or maybe Wile E. Coyote.
Although not quite a wolf, Wile E. Coyote is a fairly representative picture of the image that lives in my head when I think about a dog-like creature stalking something.
Or maybe we hear the word “lion” or “wolf” and think of something cute …
Or maybe we think of something majestic and regal …
Okay, bear with me now.
Let’s imagine for just a minute being a small, defenseless, helpless lamb (which is actually how the Bible describes us) … aren’t we cute?
Now imagine being that cute little lamb … all alone and undefended … and then seeing THIS coming at you …
Or maybe this …
What would you do? I know what I’d do. RUN AWAY! (Or cry for help.)
Perhaps we, as Christians, need to really get a grip in our minds on what it is that’s coming after us. If we think “cartoons,” we won’t run away as if our very lives depend on it.
And you know what? They just might.
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Matthew 7:15 (KJV)
“For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.” Acts 20:29,30 (KJV)
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV
“Through this journey called life, I’ve learned a lot about what faith’s all about … ‘real’ faith, that is. Real faith isn’t believing that God is good and loves you when everything’s going your way and you’re being ‘blessed’ at every turn.”Real faith is when you can’t see any evidence of God’s goodness or His love … but you believe anyway.
Honestly, I hardly ever think about Benny Hinn or any of the numerous people who frequent the TBN airwaves (been there, done that … won’t be going there again in this lifetime!).
But I thought this idea was interesting … could this be why Benny Hinn is able to manipulate an entire crowd into falling, convulsing, etc.? Is he really just practicing 
And by doing a brief online search just now, I found this article, 
It’s all rather interesting, me thinks, that a professional hypnotist recognizes his own techniques in the techniques of Benny Hinn. Hm.
The whole Christian concert thing is a sore point with our family. My oldest daughter (now age 21) stopped attending Christian concerts after going to several large regional 
She was also incredibly disturbed by all the scantily clad girls jumping up and down and screaming, “Oh, that guitar player is so HOT!”
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