Musing – Are the O T pagan gods still with us today?

 Hebraic Musing – Are the O T pagan gods still with us today?

The Old Testament is replete with admonitions against the influence of ungodly nations and individuals.  For good reason, God commands the Israelites not to intermarry with the pagan nations surrounding them.  “Nor shall you make marriages with them. You shall not give your daughter to their son, nor take their daughter for your son.  For they will turn your sons away from following Me, to serve other gods; so the anger of the LORD will be aroused against you and destroy you suddenly.” Deuteronomy 7:3-4 NKJV

The New Testament also addresses the danger of false teachers within the church who can lead believers astray with deceptive doctrines.  We are warned in 2 Peter 2:1, “But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.”  Is this occurring in today’s churches?

1 John 4:1-6 tells us how to test the spirits; here’s the first 3 verses – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.  By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.”  Yes, even today?!?!

Similarly, Paul expresses concern over the influence of those who distort the gospel stating, “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,” Galatians 1:6 NKJV  These warnings serve as a reminder to remain vigilant and discerning in matters of faith and doctrine.   “And there is nothing new under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 1:9    Thus the Bible says that what has happened in the past will happen again.  Is it already happening again?!?!

What does the world worship today?  What is distracting Christians today?  Who are these gods?  What kind of thinking is creeping into “Christian” churches today?  Are they doctrines of demons?!?!  “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,” 1 Tim.4:1   What are the names of today’s demons?  

Are these the new gods?  “Progressivism” “Tolerance” “Social Justice” “Inclusivity” “Critical Race Theory” “Gender Identity” “LGBTQ+” just to name a few!?!?   Have we begun to accept pseudo-Christian Pagan ideologies which are counter to the foundations of Christianity?  …like “New Age” “Universalism” “Cleansing rituals” “Financial wealth” etc.?      How can one determine which of the world’s messages are harmful?  What is “Paganism”? A – Ultimate de-constructive practice of personal self expressions that are not Christ-like.

What do we encounter when we try to speak the truth?  A - Forced spiritual conversions acting as modern day inquisitions; or a cancel culture; or a public shaming; or a societal ostracization; or a deplatforming; or a loss of employment?  Christians must brace themselves for escalating tension and opposition, both politically and spiritually!!!  We need to commit to biblical truth while engaging the culture with grace and conviction.

The true version of Christianity is not always polite, nor is it always “nice”, but it is always on fire for the Lord and His truth(s).  Are you equipped, emboldened, seeing clearly, seeking truthfully and standing firmly in the face of these “modern day gods”?  If we don’t speak up, is the foundation of our Christian nation at stake?  Will we stand up with courage to confront errors like the early church had to amidst persecution? 

So, “…have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them.” Ephesians 5:11

Points to Ponder

Do we want to serve the world, or serve our Lord Jesus”

Is there a difference between “WOKE” ideology and Paganism?

Will you be listening more carefully to underlying messages from the news media?

“…and do not give the devil a foothold.” Ephesians 4:27

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                           November 11, 2025            
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith” 
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)”     Weekly “Hebraic Musings”

Note – Inspired by Charlie Kirk’s “Forward” to the book “Pagan Threat” by Lucas Miles.
          (BTW – “Pagan Threat” is a book with more than you’ll ever want to know about paganism!)