Scripture to Read: Colossians 2:4–5
There have been false teachers for thousands of years because Satan and the spiritual forces of wickedness use lost people to seek to “blind the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” (2 Corinthians 4:4). So, God had Paul write this in Colossians 2:4–5, “I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument. 5 For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.” God had Paul write His Word to the believers in Colossae, and to all believers since then, so that no one could deceive any follower of Christ with persuasive, deceptive arguments. There will always be those who seek to turn people away from our Lord and His Word. God reminds us in Ephesians 6:12 that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” But as already mentioned, these same forces of darkness use lost people to carry out their deceptions and false teachings. What we must do as followers of Christ is be disciplined in our daily walk with Christ and continually pursue Him and His Word. We must stand strong in our faith in Christ and not be moved when faced with the trials of this life.
Challenge & Application
How have you seen Christians derailed in their daily walk with our Lord because they believed false doctrine?
How are you ensuring that you stand firm in your walk with our Lord and His Word each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!