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Deception Identification and Avoidance

Now that we have looked at one of the grand deceptions of this present day, and it has been disclosed
that lies and illusions are everywhere in this world and will only increase as we near the end of the
age, the great question to be answered is “How can we identify and avoid deception?”

In this book I have sought to bring to light some of the ways in which deceivers operate. They appeal
to personal biases such as national patriotism and religious belief. They employ societal leaders to
shepherd the masses in the direction they want them to go. They silence, ridicule, defame, or in some
other way marginalize the opposition, whistleblowers, and critics. They use peer pressure and the
fear of societal rejection to gain acquiescence. In essence, deceivers employ the carrot and stick
approach. There is something appealing in the deception, and there are negative consequences if one
should refuse to go along.

If you are a lover of truth, and are willing to stand alone, buck the tide, and endure the censure of
society and whatever consequences may come, you may still be daunted at the prospect of
recognizing deceptions in this world. Some may feel inadequate to do the research necessary to
uncover falsehood, error, or lies. Some may deem themselves unqualified to judge hoaxes which
involve technical or scientific subject matter. Some may consider themselves to be ill equipped to
contend with a mass conspiracy which involves government officials, all forms of mass media,
educational institutions, school text books, and the collusion of men and women with multiple
degrees behind their names.

The good news is that you need not be a technical analyst, or a an expert in whatever realm the
deception occurs to recognize the presence of deception. No one can be knowledgeable in all subject
areas pertaining to this world we live in. A person may dedicate their life to the study of the
Scriptures and know only generalities in the fields of natural science and technology. Fortunately,
we need not be highly educated in all matters. It is enough to know someone who has a mature
understanding of the issues who can inform us of error or deception. No, I am not advocating that
Christians develop a network of friends or associates who are experts in every field of knowledge
and endeavor. As disciples of Christ we already have a relationship with One who is perfect in the
knowledge of every subject under the Sun, and beyond the Sun. Yahshua stated:

Matthew 12:42
The queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for she
came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, someone greater than