Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
It’s obvious in our world today that those who are not believers are often more than ambivalent—they're aggressively anti-Christian. They not only reject what the Bible teaches, but consider its teachings to be evil and immoral. Misunderstanding its message, they misinterpret it to support slavery, genocide, and more.
Given this angst against the Bible, it’s no wonder that unbelievers refuse to see the significance of this passage. Not all ministers are ministers of God. Furthermore, not all those who appear to be ministers of righteousness are truly of God. The perception of doing good does not necessarily mean the doer is doing the best good. It’s entirely possible to do a kind of good that leads souls eternally to hell.
I think many would immediately picture here religions such as Islam and perhaps Mormonism. Kindness, sincerity, food drives—these things provide temporary help. But if they lead people to embrace false religions, they do much more damage than good.
Here’s the thing: this passage is not addressing religions that are obviously unchristian. The context leaves no doubt that these “ministers of Satan,” transformed into “ministers of righteousness,” are inside God’s own churches. Like Judas, their true nature is hidden. Christians don’t recognize that they are of the devil.
There are whole denominations of so-called Christians who appear to be ministers of righteousness, but whose doctrines are of the devil.
And I would propose there are, in every church, members who are loved for their generosity, friendliness, and goodness—yet they are not saved. Their presence harms the church’s health and the spiritual well-being of the brethren. Though beloved by the people, they have no true faith. When the church is asked to step out in faith, they project doubt. They often resist the leadership and authority of the pastor. While loved for their kind nature, they present quiet, or not so quiet, undercurrent of opposition to the things of God.
And just as unbelievers reject the significance of this passage, many Christians seem to ignore it as well. They’re so eager to believe that anything with the word “Christian” attached to it must be good, they get upset at anyone who dares to suggest a “minister of righteousness” might not be what he or she appears to be.
Try the spirits whether they be of God.
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