The Great Deception

🎧 The Great Deception – Pastor John Hunt

In this compelling message, Pastor John Hunt confronts a subtle but dangerous mindset that has crept into modern Christianity: the idea that it is all about what God can do for me. Drawing from John 13:34, he reminds us of the one command Jesus gave that redefined the faith entirely — to love one another as He has loved us.

This kind of love is not self-focused or convenient. It is sacrificial, deliberate, and active. As Pastor John explains, the opposite of love is not hate but selfishness. When we live with “what is in it for me” at the centre, we fall for a great deception that leaves us spiritually empty, even while chasing all the right things.

📖 Scriptures referenced:

• Galatians 5:6
• 2 Corinthians 12:9
• Colossians 2:10
• Ephesians 1:3

The message climaxes with a striking breakdown of Matthew 25:31–46, where Jesus describes separating the sheep from the goats. The sheep live outwardly, seeing Christ in others and responding with compassion. The goats are not evil, just self-absorbed — asking only, “How do I fill my stomach?” It is a sobering picture of how easy it is to miss Jesus while thinking we are following Him.

This episode will challenge your perspective, stir your spirit, and inspire you to walk in the fullness of who you already are in Christ.