"Passionate Housewives," pt 6

Beware of Deception

False preachers, speakers, teachers, and bloggers are ready to tickle our ears under the guise of “freeing” and “encouraging” us.  Unfortunately, the only thing we find ourselves encouraged to do from such commentators is sin all the more, and the only thing we are truly free of is the truth.  While we’re busy navel gazing, other sins are left fermenting in a pool of self-justification.  We’re left spiritually barren – stagnant – and our lives and our families are rendered ineffective…

“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.” (Colossians 2:8)

If you have been listening to heathen teachers, (television talk show hosts, secular authors, New Age gurus), then you can be certain that somewhere along the way you have been fed error…

“And He spoke a parable to them: ‘Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?’”  (Luke 6:39)

How can you find out what God’s will truly is?  Turn back to Scripture for wisdom and truth.  Rather than being indoctrinated by the Pied Pipers of “me-ology,” allow His holy Word to renew your mind.

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”  (Romans 12:2)

Remember that as a Christian you are compelled to “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.  But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.”  (2 Timothy 2:15-16)