I have been at church this morning listening to today's message from the pastor, got me thinking about my relationship in CF. I am getting to the point that I need to adjust my time and where I fellowship in CF. Moving away from "Spirit-filled" section would be good. Spirit-filled is being abused and it no longer "spirit-filled" since there are so many "divisions" of doctrines.
I have more problems with false believers than I am with false teachers. False believers believe in false doctrines and they are following the leader who is blind. Jesus said in Matthew 15:14 "Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit." I have learned that the three strongest chapters in the New Testament on the subjects of false doctrines are Matthew 23, Second Peter 2 and Jude. In 2nd Peter, is talking about false doctrines and the corruption of true Christians by false teachers. It does NOT matter trying to figure out howdid the false prophet do that miracle or give that prophecy? We are to discern and to have nothing to do with false teachers by moving on. God's judgment on false teachers is death.
My problem with they are interacting with true believers, it is difficult to tell them apart. One thing I have learned over the years, I have avoided those who claims to be Christians claimed that spiritual union with God was just for the elite above all Christians by measure of faith.
True Christians are to love the Lord, follow Him, and keep His word, not to follow false teachers or have bible studies with false believers. Paul wrote about this in his letters to Corinthians. False teachers do not come in and say, "We want you to worship an idol." But rather, they will use the Scriptures to hide their main agendas by saying, "We, too, are servants of Christ. We love him and have a passion to honor him." But they also bring teaching and doctrine contrary to apostolic and prophetic revealed truth. Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore, it is not surprising if Satan's servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, he will be able to deceive many, including the "elect".
What's more important, this is much more serious, His word is His character and people are misusing God's word that is not in God's character. In 2 Peter 2:1, false teachers who rise up from among the people of God "will secretly introduce destructive heresies." False believers and teachers will come up from among believers and also present themselves as genuine believers, but secretly introduce heresies.
I have more problems with false believers than I am with false teachers. False believers believe in false doctrines and they are following the leader who is blind. Jesus said in Matthew 15:14 "Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit." I have learned that the three strongest chapters in the New Testament on the subjects of false doctrines are Matthew 23, Second Peter 2 and Jude. In 2nd Peter, is talking about false doctrines and the corruption of true Christians by false teachers. It does NOT matter trying to figure out howdid the false prophet do that miracle or give that prophecy? We are to discern and to have nothing to do with false teachers by moving on. God's judgment on false teachers is death.
My problem with they are interacting with true believers, it is difficult to tell them apart. One thing I have learned over the years, I have avoided those who claims to be Christians claimed that spiritual union with God was just for the elite above all Christians by measure of faith.
True Christians are to love the Lord, follow Him, and keep His word, not to follow false teachers or have bible studies with false believers. Paul wrote about this in his letters to Corinthians. False teachers do not come in and say, "We want you to worship an idol." But rather, they will use the Scriptures to hide their main agendas by saying, "We, too, are servants of Christ. We love him and have a passion to honor him." But they also bring teaching and doctrine contrary to apostolic and prophetic revealed truth. Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore, it is not surprising if Satan's servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, he will be able to deceive many, including the "elect".
What's more important, this is much more serious, His word is His character and people are misusing God's word that is not in God's character. In 2 Peter 2:1, false teachers who rise up from among the people of God "will secretly introduce destructive heresies." False believers and teachers will come up from among believers and also present themselves as genuine believers, but secretly introduce heresies.
