Scripture
2 Peter 2:1-3
- Before Reading the scripture today; Pray and ask the spirit to guide you in the reading:
- 1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. 3 In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.
Wisdom
- I cannot stand when people use the scriptures for their own good. It literally boils my blood when folks read the words of the Lord incorrectly for personal gain. In scripture it tells us to understand the scripture and hold it close to our heart so that is can be a shield from this world and from people that attempt to lead us in the wrong direction.
- In our time there are plenty of people who twist the scriptures in order to serve their own purposes or to prove their own points. This has been happening since we have had God’s word. Now it’s not that God doesn’t have control of His word, it is just that we have the freedom to interpret how we will. It is designed to help us get closer to our creator, but it can do the exact opposite if we want it to.
- Have you ever witnessed when people are mean to each other in the church? Or other Christians acting inappropriately? People taking sides and destroying relationships, people not appreciating help, looking out for only themselves, exploiting other people. Don’t these things happening in the House of God make a horrible witness to the outside world?
- Like the unity of God in the Trinity, we are supposed to be many people as one unit; functioning for His glory. It is time to be ready to call these things out before they become destructive. If you see your brothers and sisters in Christ causing problems, be ready to hold them accountable; using scripture and spiritual elders as your guide and help.
Apply
- Have you ever watched as something bad happened around you? What did you do?
- How do you think people lie about who God is in their witness?
- Are you comfortable enough in your faith to challenge others?
Prayer
- Pray to the Lord that he protects you and your church body from destruction; whether it be from within or outside. Ask God to give you the strength and wisdom to follow through on His commands.
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