Our culture is in a moral free fall, and many Christians have succumbed to “frog in the kettle” syndrome as our entertainment mediums have gone from a slow moral decline to a full-speed-ahead moral collapse.
Ron Helle, "Grassroots Devotional"
Thoughts from the Christian perspective: discernment issues as they relate to the current state of the church and society.
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12
Our culture is in a moral free fall, and many Christians have succumbed to “frog in the kettle” syndrome as our entertainment mediums have gone from a slow moral decline to a full-speed-ahead moral collapse.
Ron Helle, "Grassroots Devotional"
The announced intention of this [Enneagram] psychological approach is to help Christians in personality development, Christian maturity, and spirituality. …
The teaching of the Enneagram is so far removed from the teaching of Scripture, that it becomes problematic to understand why Evangelical publishing houses would even print these New Age books, unless they are just publishing what sells and not what follows Scripture and moves the Christian and moves the Christian to be spiritually mature. Every major Christian doctrine regarding God, Jesus, salvation, and sanctification, et al, is denied, distorted, or assaulted by this Occult religious teaching that attempts to robe itself in Christian dress.
H.Wayne House, “Forward” to Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret, by Don & Joy Veinot and Marcia Montenegro.
We should consider what is said—not with what eloquence it is said. Nor should we look at how it tickles the ears. Instead, we should look at the benefits that it confers on its hearers.
Arnobius (ca.305), 6:340. Cited in A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs, edited by David W. Bercot, pg.550
The Christian man confines himself to the female sex.
Tertullian (ca.197), 3:51. Cited in A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs, edited by David W. Bercot, pg 347
I just can’t keep up with all the horrid false teachers/teachings which come across my email and discernment news items. Paul’s second letter to Timothy sounds just like today’s “church” culture: For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. (2 Tim.4:3, NIV)
Of course I also come across some good stuff to share, and that is how I’m starting this post.
A good, short, exegetical study of 1 Timothy 2:12.
Cult information — Jehovah’s Witnesses false teachings.
Is the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life?
Yes, Christians can celebrate Halloween “trick-or-treating” without getting involved in the occult.
More about The Chosen and Mormonism. More about the series is something viewers need to be aware of. Then there is the Mormon influence and control of The Chosen. Which is probably why there is so much heresy and blasphemy in the series. Yet Christians continue to praise it and finance it by watching it. There is also another heretical influence—the actor playing “Jesus” consults with the dead! Seems like there are plenty of warnings about this horrible series. How about one more!
Is there really a New Apostolic Reformation? Yes.
Watch for NAR adherent Lance Wallnau.
Bible-Believing Liberals. Excellent article, which really points out problems primarily with Rick Warren and Willow Creek, but also noting others such as the UMC, George Barna, C. Peter Wagner, John Shelby Spong, Joel Osteen, Bill Hybels, et al.
Then there is Kris Vallotton:
Did you know that God has a dream? And other false teachings by false pastors.
Almost daily I learn about another false teacher/“pastor” and wonder what sort of people hire them and follow them—they certainly cannot be true Christians. In reality, they are of the same ilk who allow this satanic blasphemy in their assemblies.
More proof that T.D. Jakes is a blasphemous wolf.
Max Lucado has gone from bad to worse; he is a false teacher to avoid.
Matt Chandler and Tony Evans—apostatizing deeper and deeper.
Six reasons why you should avoid Beth Moore. As if you need more than I’ve already given to you!
For questions about false teachings, e-mail me at: jude3.gctwm@yahoo.com
Articles about Mormons are on A SEPARATE BLOG.
The Piper's Wife gives encouragements for women.
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