False Charges Against You Shall Not Prosper

Rev. Tse Amable | October 2 2025 | Acts 17:5-9

KEY VERSE: “. . .These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here… They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus.” Acts 17:6-7 (NIV)

MESSAGE: 

What happened here in Thessalonica was a replay of what the Jews did to the King of kings, Jesus Christ. Just as the Lord was hurriedly brought before Governor Pilate on false charges, so were Paul and his teammates also brought before the city officials. In the case of Paul and Silas, the false charge was that they had caused trouble all over the world, and they were defying Caesar’s decrees. Another strategy they used was deploying mob action. The scripture says, “The crowd and the city officials were thrown into turmoil” Acts 17:8 (NIV). When they could not find Paul and his team members, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials. However, the good news is that the false charges did not hold up, and Jason and the other brothers were released after they posted a security bond.

Satan will use his human agents to attack you and your credibility through false accusations. They may even resort to mob action by turning people against you. DO NOT BE AFRAID. It was the same strategy that was used against Stephen (the first Christian martyr) and Old Testament prophets, notably Daniel. BUT SATAN FAILED THEN, AND HE WILL FAIL AGAIN. Your God had promised to defend you so that all can see your innocence. This is his promise, which you can hold on to: “no weapon forged against you will prevail, and YOU WILL REFUTE EVERY TONGUE THAT ACCUSES YOU. THIS IS THE HERITAGE OF THE SERVANTS OF THE LORD, AND THIS IS THEIR VINDICATION FROM ME” Isaiah 54:17 (NIV)

FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

Have you been falsely accused just because you are a believer in Jesus Christ? Our Lord predicted this would happen to his disciples when he said, “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me” Matthew 5:11 (NIV). If you are being persecuted and falsely accused, REJOICE AND BE GLAD, BECAUSE GREAT IS YOUR REWARD IN HEAVEN! _

PRAYER:

Father, thank you for speaking on my behalf and defending me against false accusations. Strengthen me through the power of the Holy Spirit to always live a righteous life that cannot be faulted. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

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The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 275* Isaiah 62–66 Matthew 3-5

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DAILY word study: CAUSED TROUBLE The phrase “caused trouble” in Acts 17:6 (NIV) translates the Greek word anastatoō, which means “to disturb, upset, or stir up.” The KJV renders it as “turned the world upside down.”

The accusers twisted Paul’s preaching into something dangerous. In truth, Paul was proclaiming Jesus as King and bringing order through the gospel, but they painted it as rebellion. The gospel challenges sin and false power structures, so its opponents view it as a threat.

Reflect on this:

When you faithfully follow Christ, some may accuse you of “causing trouble.” Yet it is not chaos you bring, but the transforming power of God’s truth. Lies may distort the message, but God’s Word always stands.