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For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let,
until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the
spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is
after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of
unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might
be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. ............................. 2 Thessalonians 2:7ff (Spoke 9, Cycle 3)
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. ......................................................................................The Ninth Commandment
The supernatural
integration of the Ninth Commandment with the Ninth Spoke could be no clearer.
The lies and deception of Satan are the primary emphasis of 2 Thessalonians,
as seen in the passage above. Of particular note is God's own warning the He will send a "strong delusion" to those who
do not "love the truth" so they will "believe a lie." This forms a striking contrast with His promise to the
believers who are "sanctified by the Spirit and belief of the truth":
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God
hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren,
stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. Now our Lord Jesus Christ
himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and
good hope through grace,
Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every
good word and work. ...................................................2 Thessalonians 2:13ff (Spoke 9, Cycle 3)
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