Today’s Thought “Straight Talk” G. Ward

 

2 Peter 2:1, “But false prophets also appeared among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves.”

 

Whereas it’s said that “many are called, but few are chosen,” we’ve now become witnesses to that reality. It’s given in such measurement because of a demand from so many to be entertained by eloquence over substance, along with masses being embittered with so many struggles of times past – entirely unresolved and seemingly without answers so contrary to today’s jargon that says don’t claim miseries of sorts, instead, just speak your demands. Moreover, spiritual, historical realities from God’s Word are/have become the sole responsibility of the pulpiteers’ explanation and whereas those who’ve placed their trust in the Lord Jesus are told to weigh everything heard (Ac.17:11, 1 John 4:1), so many rather trust in these princes. Our Lord Jesus insisted we know that none are to be exempt from great sufferings of sorts (John 15:20), but more consider an assurance of HIS unrelenting presence. Therefore, we’re called to disallow every false teacher’s penetration of fanciful distortions of biblical truth, that lead people away from genuine faith in Christ and keep the vulnerable depending on them.

 

And Lord God, we need the Truth of Your Word to reign supreme in every mindset that unfolds a personal determination to build confidence in all You instruct and whereas we’re to extend honor to Your teachers of Truth, implicit trust belongs to YOU. We ask that You bless our pursuit in Your Word for Your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen.