DAILY TEXT, Monday, April 13, 2026. Satan is deceiving the entire inhabited earth (Rev. 12:9).

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Monday, April 13, 2026

Satan is deceiving the entire inhabited earth (Rev. 12:9).

Although Jesus, the Son of God, was perfect and performed wonderful miracles, Satan used certain people to spread all kinds of lies about him. For example, the religious leaders told people that Jesus cast out demons “by means of the ruler of the demons” (Mark 3:22). Then, during Jesus’ trial, the religious leaders accused him of blasphemy and convinced the crowds to demand that he be put to death (Matthew 27:20). Later, when Christ’s disciples began preaching, their enemies “stirred up the people” and “turned them against” them so that they would persecute them (Acts 14:2, 19). Speaking of Acts 14:2, the December 1, 1998, Watchtower explained that the Jewish opposers were not content with rejecting the message, but “launched a campaign of slander” to turn people of other nations against the Christians. Today, Satan continues “deceiving the entire inhabited earth.” w24.04 11 pars. 15, 16

What should we remember if we receive false stories?

Satan has never stopped lying, and today he continues “deceiving the entire inhabited earth” (Rev. 12:9). So, if we hear negative stories about the organization or about the brothers who lead it, let us remember what God’s enemies did to Jesus and the disciples of the first century. Just as the Bible foretold, people are persecuting Jehovah’s Witnesses and spreading lies about them (Matt. 5:11, 12). The enemies will not succeed in deceiving us if we are clear about the source of their lies and immediately protect ourselves. What should we do to protect ourselves?

What should we do if we receive false stories? (2 Timothy 1:13).

Let us reject false stories. The apostle Paul explained very clearly what we should do if we hear such stories. At 1 Timothy 1:3, 4, he gave this command: “Do not pay attention to false stories.” And to Timothy, he gave this counsel: “Reject the irreverent false stories” (1 Tim. 4:7). To illustrate: If a small child finds an object on the floor, he might pick it up and put it in his mouth; but a mature person would never do that, because he knows where it came from and understands that it could harm him. For the same reason, we reject false stories and listen only to the “sound words” of truth (read 2 Timothy 1:13).

How can we show that we trust Jehovah's organization?

In conclusion, we have seen three ways in which God’s organization imitates Jesus, but these are not the only ones. As you study the Bible, you are sure to find many more. Keep helping your brothers and sisters strengthen their trust in the organization. And continue serving Jehovah loyally, not letting anything draw you away from the organization he uses to accomplish his will (Psalm 37:28). Isn’t it an honor to serve Jehovah in an organization where love and loyalty prevail? Let us always cherish that privilege!

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