In Later Times

1 Timothy 4:1,7 - The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons…Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10 - However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"—but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

Mark 13:5 - Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you.

Conclusions:

• The Spirit searches all things, not in order to know them, for He knows all things
• Instead the Spirit comprehends the depth of God’s nature and His plans of grace; so He is fully competent to make the revelation claimed in 1 Corinthians 2
• It is clear from such words as watch out, you must be on your guard, so be on your guard, be on guard, be alert, therefore keep watch and watch in Mark 13 that one of the main purposes of the Olivet discourse was to alert the disciples to the danger of deception
• Godliness requires self-discipline

Application:

• Has the Spirit revealed God's nature and His plans for grace to you?
• Are you alert to the danger of deception?
• Do you have nothing to do with godless myths?

All Scripture verses taken from NIV

Conclusions derived from NIV Study Bible