Romans 16

Romans 16:17-19

"17 I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. 19 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil."


OK so we should always be on our guard.  We need to keep in mind the fact that the Bible is the #1 source for information about God.

It's easy to believe some of the stuff out there today.  A lot of 'preachers' twist the Bible to make it easier for people to hear.  They twist things to make it sound like God wants to bless everyone with millions of dollars. Their only purpose is to gain followers who are naive enough to give them money.  Just because it sounds good doesn't always make it true.

There are also 'preachers' that claim that there is no hell.  Again, they say this because it sits well with people.

The truth is, we're not always going to hear things we like.  However, we must be willing to be open to conviction from the Holy Spirit.  Iit's not always pleasant, but it is eternally beneficial.

I know I need to be more open to things I need to hear rather than just be open to the things I like to hear.

That's it tonight, tomorrow I start Acts.

Thanks for reading
-JDWayt