This really popped out at me when I reading this morning. It fits with something very dear to me, which I have wanted to post about long ago. Bruce Christian does a very good job here and I thank my brother Wayne for allowing me to reblog it.
Thought for the morning.
WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLE ARE YOU? (6)
Having the faith required to get answers to your prayers is an important truth. But that’s not what Paul is speaking about here. He begins the chapter saying, “Some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits” (1Tim 4:1 NKJV). He warns, “Stay anchored to the truth, or you’ll be caught in the undertow of error.” Here’s a fact that should alarm us: 90 percent of all those who end up in cults started out in mainline churches. How come? Because they weren’t grounded in the truth of Scripture! They are the like the guy who was asked, “What do you believe?” He replied, “The same thing my church believes.” When asked, “What does your church believe?” He replied, “The same thing I believe.” When asked, “What do you both believe?” He replied, “We both…
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The biggest need – especially for teens – is to ensure believers know WHY they believe WHAT they believe. Sadly, there isn’t much doctrine taught from pulpits these days.
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I couldn’t agree with you more~!! There’s a blogger Chief of the Least who wrote an excellent post today. Here’s the link…hope this doesn’t get sent to spam.
Blessings
http://chiefofleast.com/2011/06/06/tis-the-vbs-season-no-sinners-prayer-required/
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Thanks for the heads up. I’ve just visited that blog and left a comment.
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