06/06/2026
đź“– SCRIPTURE THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Heresy (a teaching country to biblical doctrine) undermined Christianity in Apostle Paul’s day. False teachings like:
1. Important secret knowledge was hidden from most believers, and
2. Christ only seemed to be human but was not.
Even today these ideas sound attractive to many, and exposure to such teachings could easily seduce a church that didn’t know Christian doctrine well. We combat heresy by becoming thoroughly acquainted with God’s Word through personal study and sound Bible teaching.
Christian faith provides a growth track into knowledge of the truth, but along the way, how do we guard against being deceived by lies that are masquerading as “well-crafted arguments”?
-If your growth track is too narrow, you become thickheaded – no one can teach you a thing. Before long you can’t teach anyone around you, for no one is listening. You are isolated. Love disappears from your life.
-If your track is too wide and every idea is an exciting new possibility, you’ll waste a lot of time just keeping on track and risk some dangerous detours.
-The key is centering on Christ and grounding yourself in his Word.
Learn daily about the Savior. Study the Bible. Develop your theological knowledge. Stay humble and curious about the amazing complexity of the world God has made. Ask lots of questions about the assumptions behind ideas new to you. Press toward wisdom. Pray for understanding. God has given us minds for learning – never quit using yours. (Colossians 2:4-7 NLT Notes)