The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

II Corinthians 11: 10-15, “As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.
11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
12 But what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the matter about which they are boasting.
13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
14 No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
15 Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds.”

A relatively young man was voted out of Congress the other day. He had disguised himself as a gay Republican, multi-millionaire. From all reports, he spoke in a pleasant manner that fooled his New York constituents, even those whose “game” is political.

The object of this Grands Letter, however, is not to focus directly on politics. Rather, it is to bring a serious spotlight on things we often term “secular.” Anyone, serving in any capacity,
has the responsibility to be truthful.

It is an attribution to former President Abraham Lincoln that says, “You can fool some of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time; but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.”

There were false apostles in Jesus’ day, just as there are false
believers today. It is safe to say that men, purporting to be called into ministry, were never called by the LORD! They “call” themselves when the lure of prestige and/or money becomes too great to resist.

The “disguise” of the Congressional pretender was ultimately
revealed for what it was –a bold-faced lie! And there are those “in ministry,” who will one day suffer the same dark exposure.
“Study to show yourself approved…,” yet, “it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends (2 Cor. 10:18).

Where are you in relationship to the LORD Jesus Christ? Do you know Him? Is your life dedicated to Him? Are you currently
active in His service? Time is running out….

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom