Jeremiah 40:13 –41:9 (ESV) - “Soon after this Johanan the son of Kareah and all the leaders of the forces in the open country came to Gedaliah at Mizpah and said to him, ‘Do you know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to take your life?’ But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam would not believe them.”

In today’s Daily Devotions with Pastor David Sumrall, we meet Ishmael—a master deceiver who fooled even the man he planned to destroy. Despite warnings, Gedaliah refused to believe the truth and defended Ishmael, only to be betrayed and killed. Later, Ishmael deceived more people by using tears and emotional manipulation to gain their trust before attacking them.

This passage reminds us that deception often wears a kind face. Not everyone who cries with us or flatters us has good intentions. As believers, we must learn discernment—listening carefully to godly counsel and testing every spirit by the Word. Compassion is good, but wisdom keeps compassion safe. Be kind, but stay watchful.

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