Waxing Cold
Waxing Cold, But Enduring Until the End
“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”
— Matthew 24:12–13 (KJV)
Let me be transparent. Lately, I feel like I’m waxing cold. Not because I’ve given up, and not because I’ve stopped believing. But because I see what’s happening around me and the weight of it wears down the soul.
Jesus warned us this would happen. In Matthew 24, He didn't sugarcoat the end times. He said many false prophets would rise, that deception would spread like wildfire, and that sin would increase. Iniquity would abound—and because of that, the love of many would grow cold. And yet, He gave us hope. “He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”
This is not just a warning—it's a test of perseverance.
The Devil Plays Both Sides
I’ve said for years now: The devil plays both sides. If it’s plastered all over television, on entertainment platforms, in mass marketing—chances are, it’s driven by those chasing money, not truth. Satan doesn’t care if you're left or right, liberal or conservative, preacher or politician—he’ll ride both sides of the fence just to keep truth buried.
The deception is deep, and the so-called preachers are often the worst offenders. Men and women claiming to be evangelists who barely know the Bible—and yet have platforms with millions of followers. YouTube, Facebook, TikTok—they preach snippets of self-help, tag a Bible verse at the end, and call it gospel. And the Devil? He promotes it, funds it, even wraps it in popularity. Because if he can get the lie louder than the truth, he’s winning the temporary battle over hearts and minds.
But make no mistake: the loudest voice is not always the truest voice.
“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:13–14
False Prophets and Profits
What I see now isn't ministry—it's marketing.
Every so-called “move of God” seems to come with a price tag: a book, a video series, a prayer cloth, a “love offering.” They promise blessings in exchange for your dollars. But you can tell the fruit by the tree—most of them aren’t feeding the sheep; they’re fleecing the flock.
They have no hunger for God’s Word—just a hunger for views, likes, followers, and fortune.
And when I question them, they tell me, “God told me to do this.” But when did God tell someone to abandon their family? When did He contradict His own Word?
“If any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”
— 1 Timothy 5:8
We are in the days of itching ears and deceiving spirits. People are told what they want to hear—not what they need to hear.
No One’s Teaching the Bible Anymore
Everything now is surface-level: topic sermons, Instagram quotes, self-empowerment talks wrapped in a Bible verse or two. No one digs deep into Scripture, into prophecy, into the hard teachings that challenge us to repent, to obey, and to endure.
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
— 2 Timothy 4:3–4
The Bible isn't just a collection of stories—it is the roadmap of human history and divine destiny. The children of Israel, the prophets, the Messiah, the disciples—it’s all one continuous line pointing to the end of days. Yet people skip the hard parts and cling to comfort.
My Own Walk: Born to the Word
I’ve been in this since before I was born—literally. My mother read the Bible while carrying me in the womb. Her water broke, and I stayed inside for another four weeks, surrounded by the Word—and I believe that’s what kept me alive. I was born silent, barely breathing, tiny in size—but here I am.
Since then, the Bible has been my constant. I’ve never read many other books—just articles here and there—but Scripture has been my bread and water.
Still, even with all that, I ask: Why do I share? Why keep going?
I’ve made videos, shared thoughts, uploaded songs. I’ve had accounts deleted, banned, shadowbanned, misunderstood, ridiculed. Even back in 1992 when I put out a simple bookmark with a poem and a copyright, I was told, “You should be doing this for God, not putting your name on it.” But that wasn’t about ego—it was about stewardship. I didn’t want others stealing it and turning God’s Word into their profit.
So I started using aliases: The Valley, Malachi, The Artist ONE. I hid my face. Not because I was ashamed—but because I didn’t want it to be about me.
The Struggle Is Real—But So Is the Endurance
I know I’m not the only one. If you feel like your love is growing cold, if you're tired, burned out, ready to give up—I see you.
But we can’t let go. Iron sharpens iron. We are not alone. And the truth is still alive, even if it's being drowned out by deception.
Study the children of Jacob. Ten brothers conspired to kill one—Joseph—for money. Centuries later, it happened again. The disciples—twelve brothers in faith—and again, one betrayed Jesus for silver.
History repeats. The devil still trades souls for coins. And he’s still playing both sides.
“Take heed that no man deceive you.”
— Matthew 24:4
So pick up your Bible. Read for yourself. Don’t follow crowds. Don’t fund deception. And if you give, know where your giving is going. You may unknowingly help destroy another man of God.
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21
Conclusion: Endure
Even when we feel the frost of this cold world, let the fire of truth burn within you. We are in the last days. The deception is real. The struggle is real. But so is the promise.
He that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved.
Don’t stop. Don’t let go. Keep the Word. Endure.
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