Bible Verse of The Day – 3-14-23

Colossians 2:8 (NKJV) 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Let’s pick up where we left off yesterday!

Throughout the word of God (but primarily in the New Testament), we are warned about false prophets, false teachers and false teachings.

There’s a very good reason for this. And what is that reason?

False teachings and false prophecies will undermine our entire walk with God if we don’t recognize them and discard them.

False teachings will pervert our understanding of the truth if that teaching is integrated into our understanding of God and His ways.

Jesus Himself warned us many times about this.

Matthew 7:15-16 (NKJV) 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits…

There are many false teachings that float around. Some are here and gone very quickly. Others stick around for a few years; others endure for centuries.

No one is responsible for protecting us from these false teachings except us.

Yes, people should try to warn us if they see something odd or problematic happening. But the sad thing is that most people won’t listen when they are warned.

The responsibility for this lies squarely on our own shoulders, which is why it’s critical that we allow the Holy Spirit to teach us how to guard our hearts.

The biggest part of this is letting God teach us how to discern.

So, with that established, how do we go about actually carrying out the task of guarding our hearts?

Let’s take a look at that tomorrow, when we get into some of the finer details.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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