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.
People like to offer their opinions on lots of things.
Sadly, many of these people who speak out with their opinions are propagating false teachings and philosophies that get passed off as truth because it sounds good or it might have a hint of a scripture in it somewhere.
Many of these people end up being looked up to as authorities or teachers, as they use modern means of communications, and they develop large followings.
The end result of this is hundreds of thousands, or even millions of people being easily misled by these false teachings or empty philosophies.
Why? Because they lacked proper teaching in their lives, leaving themselves open to easy deceit.
And, sadly, so many of these things are passed around by Christians because they heard someone else say it and they failed to check God’s word to see if it was valid or not.
It is so very important that we, as followers of Christ, know God’s word and are discerning in every area of our lives.
God tells us to be diligent and know His word!
2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
As we learn more of His word, we will be less apt to fall for some of the crazy things that get passed off as truth in this world.
So, we urge you to learn God’s word and let Him sharpen your discernment so that you won’t be cheated through philosophy, empty deceit, the traditions of men or the principles of the world. Amen.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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