Saturday, July 31, 2021 16:54:00
Posted By Nan
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Romans 16:17-19 In the middle of this chapter that praises the people of Cenchrea in Corinth, people strong in faith and dedicated to following Jesus, Paul has this message of concern. One thing that Paul is concerned about is that there are some among them that are taking some things Jesus taught, taking them out of context and using them to create divisions amongst the believers. These people know how to lead others astray. They flatter, and talk smoothly and convincingly. Those who are not strong in their relationship with God are being led astray by these people. And these people are serving themselves, not the God. Paul feels great joy at the faith of the people, but he is concerned that they are being led astray. He wants them to be more discerning. To not fall for those who would corrupt God’s word and use it to lead them astray. You may think this is not a problem for you but the Christian word has been watered down and corrupted frequently through that time by those who serve themselves and not God. It is as important now to spend time with God, to get to know Him, to read His word in context and with His discernment as it was at the time Paul wrote this letter. It is very easy to not seek God, to not read your Bible and to just rely on your Sunday service to give you time with God and some instruction. But that is not a relationship with God. And the people instructing may not be instructing you according to God’s directions. I am not saying that you should never trust anyone who preaches God’s word. I am saying you should use discernment in hearing what other’s say about God. Test everything you hear, including this blog. Seek God. Seek to have a relationship with Him. Read your Bible daily. Spend time with God. Get to know Him. Then it is easier to discern what other people teach about God. |