Today I got a text message claiming to be from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department saying I had an unpaid ticket. It had a link telling me to act fast and pay it.
Now, if I didn’t know any better, I might’ve panicked. I might’ve clicked the link, acted out of fear, and handed over my attention—and maybe even my money.
But something felt off.
First, government agencies don’t usually reach out like that. Second, the link looked almost real… but not quite. It had “.gov” in it—but with extra letters added. A subtle fake.
So I checked the source.
Sure enough—it was a scam.
And it hit me…
This is exactly how the enemy works.
There is a scammer of the soul.
He sends urgent messages:
“Something’s wrong.”
“You’re about to lose everything.”
“You better act now.”
“You’re not enough.”
He uses fear, pressure, and deception to get you to click—to respond emotionally before you respond spiritually.
Just like that fake website, his voice can sound close to the truth… even using Scripture—but out of context.
Even when Jesus was tempted, the enemy tried to twist truth for control. He offered power, influence, and everything the eye could see—if only Jesus would bow.
But Jesus didn’t panic.
He didn’t react emotionally.
He went back to the Source.
Truth.
And that’s our strategy too.
When fear hits…
When anxiety speaks…
When pressure rises…
Check the source.
Go back to the Word of God.
Read it in context.
Stand on what God actually said—not what fear is suggesting.
Because not every message deserves your attention.
And not every voice deserves your obedience.
Don’t get scammed.
Stay rooted in truth.