There are many who claim to teach the Word of God. When we take many of these teachings and compare them to the scripture we find that the references that are quoted are indeed in the Bible. Oddly, what they are teaching is not. The problem is found when we find they are taken out of the context of the rest of God's Word. The references are twisted and manipulated to support a non-biblical idea or ideal. This is not only dangerous for the one hearing their message but the one delivering it as well! Anyone whose teaching does not direct you to Jesus Christ as the Son of God, God the Father, or Holy Spirit; is not teaching anything worth learning!
I say again, anything apart from pointing to God our Savior and Jesus Christ our Hope is not worth the time it takes to walk into the room or turn on the audio!
When the truth of God's Word is spoken, there is no need of convincing people of its accuracy or validity. Either it falls on good soil or it does not. Don't waste your time on foolish arguments or discussion over things that cause division within the church. People who try and draw you into these arguments are simply doing the work of the enemy, often from within the perceived church. Be careful of this and keep yourself far from them.
When you open your Bible and begin to study the Word of God, do not try and understand it. I know this seems to be contrary to the point of study but it is not. If you try and understand God's Word you will inevitably fail without God revealing his intention. Instead of seeking to understand, ask God to reveal His wisdom through Holy Spirit. God will give wisdom liberally to those who ask him.
Remember that the battle we are in is not that of flesh and blood but that of the spiritual. It is within our minds that the war rages on and it is up to each one of us to be filled with the Word of God and then the wisdom to use it in battle. We are not to be a complacent people, but a people prepared and battling evil.
I write today, yes sternly, but with much love in my heart for you. We are at war with the enemies of God! Above all things put on your armor and stand firm in the truth of God's Word. It is the very foundation of our hope and victory!
