There are many winds of doctrine blowing in the religious atmosphere today, and most of these are ill winds, indeed. The number of strange philosophies and occult movements seems almost endless, not only in this country but perhaps even more in others. Sad to say, new Christians seem particularly vulnerable: These involve more than just differences of interpretation as between Baptists and Methodists, for example. The word sleight is used only once in the New Testament, warning against taking spiritual chances on novel philosophies and practices. These originate with men who are deceivers, having been deceived themselves by Satan or his demonic agents. The word subtlety refers to how Satan decieved Eve in the garden. Young Christians especially are exhorted therefore to grow up into |Christ| in all things (Ephesians 4:15). Likewise, the closing words in the writings of the apostle Peter were to beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:17-18). And thats the key when evaluating some new notion. To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them (Isaiah 8:20). Always weigh the Word against the Word itself. God does not decieve those who seek Him in earnest! Taking things out of context and using them to make a point is a dangerous practice!
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:59:56 +0000