There is the slithering of a subtle snake that has not only entered into our tents but he has whispered lies into the hearts of many.

Subtle means it’s so delicate that it has gone unnoticed. It’s clever and cunning and often roots deeply into a place where a well of complexity now reigns.

The simple gospel is over-ran and this subtle snake breathes what seems so precise that the hearers have trouble discerning and analyzing if it’s even truth.

The subtle snake methodically coils around its victims, slowly. There is no rush because he knows too much pressure given all at once will give way to the enemy being seen. So he takes his time.

The venom of this snake causes a slow death. Death of dreams as it teaches there is no need to have dreams for the future. This snake keeps the body of Christ so focused on future events that we fail to move forward with the gospel to hurting hearts.

In these places you will see many lay down their God given assignments. The snake will convince them there is no use for them.

Slowly, the subtle snake convinces one after another that their truth is accurate and all others are in error.

Be so careful here. Decisions will become drastic and quite inclusive. No more outreach will continue. The great commission is buried by the subtle snake.

Usually the snake flourishes in an area where a few dominate rather than the whole body keeping everyone balanced. Few will be given the option of discussing concerns. We find this in many past histories of cult-like behavior. There is unbiblical submission, unhealthy leadership of the sheep, and a dominating style of leading that doesn’t allow others to think for themselves. Controlling spirits rule beside the subtle snake.

If you find yourself in this kind of church-leave.

Quickly.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom…