My Personal Experience 

Encountering Iniquity and Deception 

I’ve witnessed and encountered various forms of iniquity—mockers who take pleasure in foolishness, individuals who defame others to justify their own wrongdoing, self-righteous Pharisees, and those serving deceitful spirits. These people produce bad fruit; consequently, they attempt to control those who bear good fruit and steal the benefits of righteousness. 

To clarify, the term “Pharisees” does not strictly refer to leaders in Christian churches; it can apply to anyone empowered to uphold God’s commandments. Some Pharisees regard themselves as righteous, yet their ways are corrupt, and some are in service to sin. 

 

Attempts to Control and Deceive 

Many have tried to control my life and entangle me with lies and deception. Though they may pretend to be family, friends, or brothers in Christ, their actions reveal their true intentions. They have sought to force me into their evil deeds through pressure, stress, or coercion. 

 

Identity and Faith 

As for me, I know who I am. Jesus Christ is Lord. I am a man of God, a man of faith. I am not a pastor, for that is not the calling God has given me. However, I am aware of the truth and have been enlightened by the Word of God. I know that those who live sinfully are living under a curse. There is no other sacrifice for sins except our Lord Jesus Christ. I do not accept the evil ways of those who practice iniquity, nor their attempts to harm me. 

The sinful have the freedom to choose their path, but I also have the freedom to defend myself against evil attacks. I do not impose my will on others, but self-defense is permitted for Christians. God is just. I will allow the sinful to remain under a curse if that is their choice. I will try to help those who are held captive if they wish to be freed, but I will not accept their sinful ways. I do not judge, but I hold firmly to my salvation. 

1 Corinthians 16:22 KJV
[22] If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha

Standing Firm in Identity 

I do not need another person to tell me who I am; you are not qualified. 

I thank God for His grace. He has freed me from evil snares. 

To those that intend to do harm to me. Please refrain from intentionally committing harmful actions against me; such behavior is unjustified. We are not obligated to like each other, but we can choose to live peacefully. If you deliberately do me harm, I will not accept it, and it may require me to defend myself. It could also lead to divine judgment.