Meditate on this…
Suppose
there are prophets among you or those who dream dreams about the future, and
they promise you signs or miracles, and the predicted signs or miracles occur.
If they then say, 'Come, let us worship other gods'—gods you have not known
before—do not listen to them. The LORD your God is testing you to see if you
truly love him with all your heart and soul. Serve only the LORD your God and
fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him. ... Suppose
someone secretly entices you—even your brother, your son or daughter, your
beloved wife, or your closest friend—and says, 'Let us go worship other
gods'—gods that neither you nor your ancestors have known. They might suggest
that you worship the gods of peoples who live nearby or who come from the ends
of the earth. But do not give in or listen. Have no pity, and do not spare or
protect them. Deuteronomy
13:1-4, 6-8
What does this scripture remind you of? Someone
coming to your door or chatting with you at work about “their church” which
seems to mimic Christianity and looks like a lot of other churches you know
about…except for some of their “leaders” and customs. Who can you trust for the
truth? Look at God’s word is what I’ve always been taught. Compare what others
say with what the Bible says—and that is a lot easier today with searchable
Bible text on-line like Blue Letter Bible or Bible Gateway.
Who is trying to teach you or entice you to follow other gods? Is
it, as Moses asked…
Your sister,…your
brother, your son or daughter, your beloved wife, or your closest
friend? Even your closest
friend. Don’t be led astray. Know what you know…or search out what you know is
right, true and good. When you have an uneasy feeling…it is probably wrong. God
gives peace.
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| The Lord will show you which path to take. Focus on the true, honorable, right, pure. lovely and admirable. |
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do
not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will
show you which path to take. Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead,
fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:5-7
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one
final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and
pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and
worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from
me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be
with you. Philippians 4:8-9
So, be careful with whom you worship…and
who you worship. My hope for you is peace…the peace of the true God. Clear and
unmistakable.
Prayer
~ Holy Spirit, come close to each of us today…filling us with Your love, power,
knowledge and understanding—keeping evil, discouragement and fear far from us.
Help us to be discerning.
Daily
Bible Reading: Mark 4-5
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