Scripture to Read: 2 Peter 1:16
As we continue our walk through God’s Word, we begin to see how God wants us protected from false teachers. As followers of Christ, we have to continually guard our minds and hearts so that we do not get caught up with following deceptive teachers and teachings about Christ or His Word. There are many false teachers in our world today and if we’re not careful, we can get tricked by some popular personality that is teaching utter garbage. We must make sure we are under solid biblical preaching and teaching so that we stand on the firm foundation of God’s Word. When we choose to be under solid biblical preachers and teachers, God tells us what we can expect in our lives as He works through those “equippers of the saints.” In Ephesians 4:14–15, God tells us, "…we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; 15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,” God wants us continually growing and maturing in our walk with Him because if we are, we will not be tossed around by false teachings or be confused in what absolute Truth is and what it is not. Since we know God and His Truth never change, we must believe Him and His Truth, even when the rest of the world says God’s Truth is out of date and not relevant.
Challenge & Application
· What did God teach you today about guarding your heart and mind from false teachers and teachings?
· How are you making sure you are under solid biblical teaching and preaching and helping other Christians do the same?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!