“The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:12 NLT
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“and like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation” 1 Peter 2:2 NASB
Note: This is how we grow and become mature. There is no other way. There are no shortcuts.
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“When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul.” Psalm 94:19 NIV
My advice: When battling anxiety, turn to God’s Word for comfort. Write down the verses that speak to your heart.
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“I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments…
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” Colossians 2:4,8 NIV Read full chapter
Note: As in Paul’s day, false teachers still knock at the door of the Church seeking to draw Christians away from the Truth of God’s Word.
In His Love, Cindy
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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
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The Apostle Paul said, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.” 1 Timothy 1:15-16 NIV
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“The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul;” Psalm 19:7a NASB
The Hebrew word for “restoring” is “shub,” which means to restore, return, or refresh. This suggests a transformative power inherent in God’s law, capable of bringing life and vitality to the innermost being, the “soul” or “nephesh.” The soul represents the entire person, indicating that God’s law has the power to renew and invigorate every aspect of our lives, leading us back to spiritual health and alignment with God’s will. (Berean Study Bible notes)
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“Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” Proverbs 17:9 NLT
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“A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 NIV
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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
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False teaching usually comes from the mouth of a gifted communicator, often someone engaging and entertaining. Their message will make you feel good, so you keep coming back for more. Don’t be surprised if they are selling lots of books and DVDs. They’re making a fortune off of it, and so is the publisher. The Bible warns us.
“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” 2 Timothy 4:3-4 NIV
I look back on the days when I followed the false teaching, Word of Faith. I was sincere. I was devoted. I was on fire for Christ! But, I wasn’t mature. I wish someone would have said, “Before you latch on to this teaching, study your Bible instead of the books written by the Word of Faith teachers.”
Eventually, I was able to discern the errors, because I was a student of the Bible. But my involvement in Word of Faith almost shipwrecked my faith. It’s devastating to realize you have been deceived. I blamed God for allowing it. It caused me to question everything I knew about God.
But God brought me through, and now I speak up against the dangers false teachers pose to the Body of Christ. So ask yourself, “Am I a mature Christian or do I lack discernment?”
How can you know? Ask God with a sincere heart. Love the Truth more than your own opinion. Be disciplined enough to read and study your Bible daily.
A mature Christian is someone who has walked with the Lord over the years, and by knowing and obeying God’s Word, they have learned to discern truth from error. To know God’s Word, we must study God’s Word.
It’s not necessarily a bad thing to be an immature Christian. After all, how could a new Christian be mature? They couldn’t. They have to learn and grow in Christ. Unfortunately, not everyone grows and matures. Evidence of this can be seen by the large numbers of Christians who unknowingly follow false teaching. Consider the following Scripture:
“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” Ephesians 4:11-14 NIV (emphasis mine)
I know the damage false teaching will eventually bring about in the lives of those who are ensnared in it. It’s not okay.
“But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” Hebrews 5: 12-14 NIV (emphasis mine)
Beware of the false teaching from the Word of Faith, New age, and New Apostolic Reformation which is infiltrating the Church today. Your best protection is the Belt of Truth (God’s Word). The following links provide more information.
New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)
How Can I Recognize a False Teacher?
In His Love, Cindy
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“Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord;” Deuteronomy 18:10-12a NIV
Comment: We must not delight in what is detestable to our Lord. Think about it. More verses about this HERE.
In His Love, Cindy
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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
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