Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Believing a lie?
Today we ask why believers so often tempted to take false teaching lightly? Do we think we would never stray from our faith? Do we not realize the seriousness of their unbiblical belief? Do we think it's OK for them to believe what they want to keep the relationship peaceful? Are we afraid of speaking up for our faith? These are serious questions that you ought take the time to answer in your own life. We share our thoughts today regarding this....what do you think?
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What if that person that believes very destructive teachings and is a parent? How then should we honor them when they are needy and alone?
Matt. 10:34-37
“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household. Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me."
One more to add to my comment above;
My mother is dependent upon my help on a monthly basis. I am one of 5 siblings. Most are out of state and no others are Christian. Each time I help I spend about 6 hrs with her and she is constantly tearing down my belief in Christ and trying to convince me of false teachings. I go because I want to honor God by honoring her. I hope to shed the light of Christ in her life. Yet it is extremely difficult and I pray before and after, so as not to buy any lies and for her soul.
Dear Anonymous,
Your situation certainly is a difficult one and I admire the way that you are seeking to care for your mother, despite how she is attempting to tear down your beliefs.Your love for God is shown through you (although your mom may not recognize that!). Your motive for going to help your mother is honorable to your Savior. As you go, you are praying that God would keep you from believing false teachings and certainly that is one of the best ways to be protected. As long as your mother is willing to have you there (I'm sure she appreciates your help) than I would continue to honor her and continue to pray that God would open the door for you to share Christ by your actions and your words. If you fear you may be wavering in your faith because of this, consult your pastor about what he thinks may be the best thing. Praying for you in this situation and trust that you'll see God's good hand in all of this (Rom. 8:28-29).
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