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Illusions are fun because they challenge our sense of reality. We see them everywhere, from tricks in magic shows to special effects in movies, and can usually tell the difference between what is real and what is not.

But did you know that there are some deceptions which millions of people fall for every day? They are the work of the master illusionist, Satan, who is called “the father of lies” in the Bible (John 8:44). He has been tricking people into disobeying God since the beginning of time, and is an experienced deceiver. Have you fallen for any of Satan’s illusions?

Illusion #1:  This life is all that matters

We can get so caught up in this life that we pay no attention to eternal realities. God says that is foolish: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Mark 8:36).

Illusion #2:  If it feels good, do it

Should we care about what we do? Is there such
a thing as right and wrong? God says we will reap what we sow: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” (Galatians 6:7).

Illusion #3:  There is no Hell

If you start to ponder what comes after this life, Satan may try to convince you that there is nothing to worry about. God says otherwise: “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28).

Illusion #4:  Everyone goes to Heaven

Another much-believed lie is that no people will ever have to go to Hell. While it’s true that Hell was created for Satan and his angels, the Bible says that those who fall under Satan’s deceptions will go there as well: “Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41).

Illusion #5:  You’re not that bad

Every time we answer one of Satan’s lies, you can be sure that he has another one ready to go. Are we really bad enough to go to Hell? God’s Word says: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).

Illusion #6:  You can earn Heaven

Once we admit that we have sinned, the next lie we often fall for is that we have probably done enough good to overcome our faults. However, in God’s eyes “we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses [good works] are like filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6). 

Illusion #7:  You’re too bad

Sadly, lots of people fall for this one, too. Yes, it’s true that we have all messed up. But it’s also true that God stands ready to help us: “The one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out” (John 6:37).

Why does God want us to come to Him? Because He loves us. He loves you, and He loves me—not because we have earned it, but because He chooses to. God proved His love for us when He sent His only Son, Jesus, into the world because of our sins (Romans 5:8).

When Jesus died on the cross, He made the way for sinners like you and me to be brought back to God. Our sin was like a debt that needed to be paid; Jesus paid it. Our sin was like a sentence that needed to be served; Jesus served it. Our sin was like a burden that needed to be lifted; Jesus lifted it.

Now He is using messages like this to awaken people to their need of Him, to “turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins” (Acts 26:18). Don’t fall for Satan’s illusions any more. Turn to God and put your faith in someone you can trust—Jesus Christ—TODAY!

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Las ilusiones ópticas son divertidas porque desafían nuestro sentido de la realidad. Las vemos en todas partes, desde trucos en espectáculos de magia, hasta efectos especiales en las películas y, por lo general, podemos distinguir entre lo que es real y lo que no es.

Pero, ¿sabías que hay algunos engaños en los que millones de personas caen todos los días? Son obra del maestro ilusionista, Satanás, quien es llamado “el padre de la mentira” en la Biblia (Juan 8:44). Él ha estado engañando a la gente para que desobedezca a Dios desde el principio de los tiempos, y es un engañador experimentado. ¿Has caído en los engaños de Satanás?

Engaño #1: Esta vida es lo único que importa

Podemos llegar a estar tan involucrados en esta vida que no prestamos atención a las realidades eternas. Dios dice que eso es insensatez: “Pues, ¿de qué le sirve a un hombre ganar el mundo entero y perder su alma?” (Marcos 8:36).

Engaño #2: Si se siente bien, hazlo

¿Debe importarnos lo que hacemos? ¿Existe tal cosa como el bien y el mal? Dios dice que cosecharemos lo que sembremos: “No os dejéis engañar, de Dios nadie se burla; pues todo lo que el hombre siembre, eso también segará” (Gálatas 6:7).

Engaño #3: El Infierno no existe

Si comienzas a reflexionar sobre lo que viene después de esta vida, Satanás puede tratar de convencerte de que no hay nada de qué preocuparse. Dios dice lo contrario: “Y no temáis a los que matan el cuerpo, pero no pueden matar el alma; más bien temed a aquel que puede hacer perecer tanto el alma como el cuerpo en el infierno” (Mateo 10:28).

Engaño #4: Todos van al Cielo

Otra mentira muy aceptada, es que ninguna persona jamás tendrá que ir al Infierno. Si bien es cierto que el Infierno fue creado para Satanás y sus ángeles, la Biblia dice que los que caen en los engaños de Satanás irán allí también: “Entonces dirá también a los de su izquierda: “Apartaos de mí, malditos, al fuego eterno que ha sido preparado para el diablo y sus ángeles” (Mateo 25:41).

Engaño #5: No eres tan malo

Cada vez que desmentimos uno de los engaños de Satanás, puedes estar seguro de que él ya tiene otra mentira preparada. ¿En realidad somos tan malos como para ir al Infierno? La Palabra de Dios dice: “Por cuanto todos pecaron y no alcanzan la gloria de Dios” (Romanos 3:23).

Engaño #6: Puedes ganarte el Cielo

Una vez que admitimos que hemos pecado, la siguiente mentira que a menudo creemos es que, probablemente, hemos hecho suficientes buenas obras para superar nuestras faltas. Sin embargo, a los ojos de Dios: “Todos nosotros somos como el inmundo, y como trapo de inmundicia todas nuestras obras justas [buenas obras]” (Isaías 64:6).

Engaño #7: Eres demasiado malo

Lamentablemente, muchas personas caen en éste también. Sí, es cierto que todos hemos fallado. Pero también es cierto que Dios está dispuesto a ayudarnos: “...al que viene a mí, de ningún modo lo echaré fuera” (Juan 6:37).

¿Por qué quiere Dios que vayamos a Él? Porque nos ama. Él te ama a ti, y me ama a mí, no porque hayamos hecho algo para merecerlo, sino porque Él quiere hacerlo. Dios demostró Su amor por nosotros cuando envió a Su único Hijo, Jesucristo, al mundo a causa de nuestros pecados (Romanos 5:8).

Cuando Jesucristo murió en la cruz, Él proporcionó el camino para que pecadores como tú y como yo fuéramos llevados de vuelta a Dios. Nuestro pecado era como una deuda que tenía que ser pagada; Jesucristo la pagó. Nuestro pecado era como una condena que tenía que ser cumplida; Jesucristo la cumplió. Nuestro pecado era como una carga que tenía que ser quitada; Jesucristo la quitó.

Ahora, Dios está utilizando mensajes como este para hacer que la gente vea su necesidad de Él: “...a fin de que se vuelvan de la oscuridad a la luz, y del dominio de Satanás a Dios, para que reciban, por la fe en mí, el perdón de pecados y herencia entre los que han sido santificados” (Hechos 26:18). No caigas más en los engaños de Satanás. Vuélvete a Dios y pon tu fe en alguien en quien puedes confiar: Jesucristo ¡HOY!

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The full text of this gospel tract is shown below in the ESV version. (It is also available in KJV and NIV and Spanish. Select the one you want to order using the “Version” buttons above.)

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Illusions are fun because they challenge our sense of reality. We see them everywhere, from tricks in magic shows to special effects in movies, and can usually tell the difference between what is real and what is not.

But did you know that there are some deceptions which millions of people fall for every day? They are the work of the master illusionist, Satan, who is called “the father of lies” in the Bible (John 8:44). He has been tricking people into disobeying God since the beginning of time, and is an experienced deceiver. Have you fallen for any of Satan’s illusions?

Illusion #1:  This life is all that matters

We can get so caught up in this life that we pay no attention to eternal realities. God says that is foolish: “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” (Mark 8:36).

Illusion #2:  If it feels good, do it

Should we care about what we do? Is there such
a thing as right and wrong? God says we will reap what we sow: “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows” (Galatians 6:7).

Illusion #3:  There is no Hell

If you start to ponder what comes after this life, Satan may try to convince you that there is nothing to worry about. God says otherwise: “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28).

Illusion #4:  Everyone goes to Heaven

Another much-believed lie is that no people will ever have to go to Hell. While it’s true that Hell was created for Satan and his angels, the Bible says that those who fall under Satan’s deceptions will go there as well: “Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41).

Illusion #5:  You’re not that bad

Every time we answer one of Satan’s lies, you can be sure that he has another one ready to go. Are we really bad enough to go to Hell? God’s Word says: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).

Illusion #6:  You can earn Heaven

Once we admit that we have sinned, the next lie we often fall for is that we have probably done enough good to overcome our faults. However, in God’s eyes “all of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts [good works] are like filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6). 

Illusion #7:  You’re too bad

Sadly, lots of people fall for this one, too. Yes, it’s true that we have all messed up. But it’s also true that God stands ready to help us: “Whoever comes to Me I will never drive away” (John 6:37).

Why does God want us to come to Him? Because He loves us. He loves you, and He loves me—not because we have earned it, but because He chooses to. God proved His love for us when He sent His only Son, Jesus, into the world because of our sins (Romans 5:8).

When Jesus died on the cross, He made the way for sinners like you and me to be brought back to God. Our sin was like a debt that needed to be paid; Jesus paid it. Our sin was like a sentence that needed to be served; Jesus served it. Our sin was like a burden that needed to be lifted; Jesus lifted it.

Now He is using messages like this to awaken people to their need of Him, to “turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins” (Acts 26:18). Don’t fall for Satan’s illusions any more. Turn to God and put your faith in someone you can trust—Jesus Christ—TODAY!