Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon March 25 | Morning
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Mar 25, 2026 A morning devotional reflects on Luke 22:48 and the danger of flattering affection that masks betrayal. It warns how smooth hypocrisy can conceal harmful beliefs. There is a heartfelt prayer for discernment to resist worldly seductions. The speaker confesses fear of outward religion without true faith and pleads for sincere, steadfast devotion.
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Beware Loving Faces That Hide Betrayal
- Worldliness can appear loving while intending betrayal.
- Frazer Blaxland warns that 'kisses of an enemy are deceitful,' so be vigilant against pleasant hypocrisy that conceals harm.
Be Wise As A Serpent To Detect Deceit
- Be wise and discerning to detect enemies who flatter you into spiritual danger.
- Frazer Blaxland urges being 'wise as a serpent' to spot schemes like the kiss that betrayed Christ.
Religious Rituals Can Become Empty Kisses
- External religious acts can be empty kisses that mask betrayal.
- Frazer Blaxland compares baptism, church membership, and communion to 'kisses of my lips' that mean nothing if insincere.
