We are at war; as a nation and as a church. It is a war of values and about truth as we are seeing corruption spread into every facet of our society. In any war the first thing to go is the truth that will no longer be easily accessible to the public. The problem is that we have a truth phobia in the media, and the same is in the church.
Two questions that need to be asked in the days we live in. If we were to take the temperature of the church what would it be, normal; hot or cold? And the follow up question, how did we get here?
Nearly 500 years ago the church had become aware that it slid into an unholy mixture because it was challenged by one of its priests, name Luther. He made his stand and though it was not obvious at the time, it was a victory. The church that sought truth separated from the established church of their day and began to move back toward biblical Christianity. Reformers tried to preserve the Bible instead of the man made traditions that had taken over the church. History repeats itself to those that ignore its lessons. Are we not in the same place today? Yes, the churches overall temperature is not hot but lukewarm, and there are a number of reasons for this.
Non – nutritious, even inedible food that would be considered poison at any other time is being offered as staple food to the saints today with few complaints. We did not get here quickly; it was noticed by some but not enough to counter its influence. By small increments of change the protective barrier of the Church was worn away, like incessant waves crashing at high tide, they lashed against the barriers. Many said nothing, some thought it would recede, others thought they were safe and so in their inaction it continued to escalate. I know I’m stating the obvious to some but many have not come to the conclusion of Jesus’ warning in his last public sermon about the end, saying “Take heed that no one deceives you” (Mt.24:4) this is a increasing reality today.
Too many preachers are practicing sophistry. When we hear false statements repeated by the various teachers, the body of Christ, for her own protection is to be made aware of them so they can avoid the speakers, their books and videos and not be influenced by falsehood. The main protection in resisting deception is to walk in the truth (3 Jn.3-4). The other is to speak up for the brethren that are not as aware of it as you are.
Eph. 5:11 “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them” is not an option.
The adoration of man has prevented the church from resisting the false teachers inside. There is nothing wrong with admiration or respect of a person’s work but when these men and their words become more important than the words of Jesus – watch out. This is how the Latter Rain was introduced to the church, its focus were on “the anointed” men who were supernaturally gifted as prophets and apostles, they misled the church. . . .
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