masquerade – Adonai's Appeal

The Mask of Politics

Humanity has always organized itself under some form of governance. Without governing authority, there is anarchy, which has never ended well in human history. In fact, we know that God established the concept of government, and He expects us to be subject to the authorities in the governments we live under. Paul tells us LetContinue reading “The Mask of Politics”

The Mask of Tolerance

Webster defines tolerance as the ability or willingness to accept or endure something, especially opinions, behaviors, or conditions that one may not agree with or find difficult. It can apply to various aspects of life, including social, cultural, religious, and personal interactions. Tolerance is closely connected to patience, which is defined as the ability toContinue reading “The Mask of Tolerance”

The Mask of Zeal

Zeal is a word we don’t hear as often today, as it’s often replaced by passion. Zeal refers to an intense enthusiasm, eagerness, or dedication toward a cause, belief, or goal. It conveys a sense of energetic devotion, whether in religious, political, intellectual, or personal pursuits. Passion, on the other hand, is best defined asContinue reading “The Mask of Zeal”

The Mask of Money

“Money makes the world go round” is a widely recognized saying, though its exact origins remain unknown. It gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s. The phrase essentially means that money is a driving force in society—nations need it, people need it, and businesses need it. Everyone, it seems, wants more of it. The sayingContinue reading “The Mask of Money”

The Deceitful Heart

To understand how the Devil uses seemingly benign or even “good” things to lead us into sin, we must first recognize that at the core of all his deceptions, Satan manipulates our own hearts against us. The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? – Jeremiah 17:9 The prophet JeremiahContinue reading “The Deceitful Heart”

The Great Deceiver

Before we move on there is one last description of Satan I’d like us to briefly examine: And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. –Continue reading “The Great Deceiver”

Satan’s Masquerade

Google defines masquerade as an event, typically a party or ball, where attendees wear masks and sometimes elaborate costumes. These events often featured dancing, music, and intrigue, with the anonymity of masks allowing guests to interact more freely and sometimes playfully conceal their identities. Simply put a masquerade revolves around masks and concealing one’s identity,Continue reading “Satan’s Masquerade”

Sin’s Great Masquerade

Welcome to February! I’m excited to post our Scripture reading plan and theme for the month. Sin’s Great Masquerade will examine how Satan disguises his true intentions by using things that initially appear harmless. In the retelling of the Fall of Man, Moses describes Satan as the most cunning of all (Gen. 3:1) to helpContinue reading “Sin’s Great Masquerade”