Truth- real, pure truth- is like a mirror. When we gaze into its light, we see our own imperfections glaring back at us. While it's not easy, gazing into that light daily will lead us to better ourselves: both because we see who we are (and that we can become better beings), and because we see the example of Christ (and know that, through His grace, we can become like Him).

Falsehood and flatter is a distorted mirror. When we gaze into its darkness, we imagine we see ourselves, and we look better than we really are. We are lulled into false security because we believe we are "good" and "fine" and never improve our standing with God.

This is why flatterers are so popular. Flatterers lull everyone into thinking that "all is well" with themselves; the problem lies outside of them. Flatterers can manipulate others into doing their will, whatever it is.

Prophets are not popular with the world, as are people who understand and teach/preach Godly principles. Most people in these last days won't endure hearing true doctrine.

The way to tell the difference between the two is to evaluate ourselves. How do we feel when we read the scriptures and make ourselves believe their words? What does our conscience say when we are alone and pondering the things of God? How often do we pray, and are those prayers effective?

In these last days, all will be deceived except those who adhere most closely to the Holy Ghost, and are valiant in the testimony of Jesus Christ. It's important that we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and live worthily of it every day so that we may be warned when we are being deceived.

Tags: Truth Deception Prophets Flatterers Testimony

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