I have received now several of these voice mail messages on my phone.
U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Magistrate, Grand Jury oh my! Sure sounds scary even if it is being left by Steve Martin (isn't he a comedian?). When you get messages like this, it sure makes your heart skip a beat. It is almost as if you have to remind yourself that this accusation is not legitimate. This scam is intended to scare you into calling the number and coughing up dollars to settle some claim.
I am reminded that Satan is the ultimate false accuser. Satan rips at the heart of your worries and fears. He wants to tear you down and render you completely useless. But God says the complete opposite; you are valuable and you are loved. Your reaction should be the same as with this voice mail message and to call it for what it is. James says to "Submit yourselves to God; resist the devil and he will flee from you." (4:7). The trick is to nip the false accusation in the bud as soon as it comes in. Don't let it sink in and fester.
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