Roger Meyer

There is an interesting New Testament prophecy about evil men and impostors that is being fulfilled right before our eyes.

We are all familiar with numerous public warnings issued about daily scams, as their perpetrators steal from young and old, rich and poor. Scams are conducted via emails, social media, phone calls, or old-fashioned, in-person presentations of fake credentials and ruses to dupe innocent victims.

The prophets of old were sent by God to warn Israel, Judah, and other nations that their sins would bring about God’s punishment. This happened over and over again. Could it happen today? And more importantly, will it?

Jesus talked much about the signs of the end of the age, saying that wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, persecution, and lawlessness would abound. The apostle Paul told Timothy that “in the last days perilous times will come” (2 Timothy 3:1). Are you prepared? Do you have a family disaster plan?

Chastening—along with related terms such as chastisement, correction, and discipline—is often considered negative and equated with punishment, spanking, being yelled at, having privileges removed, or suffering other penalties. But can chastening actually good for us?