False Prophets

For Wednesday, November 29, 2023:

Romans 16:17b NLT, Paul speaking: “Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them.”

Truth is God’s opinion on everything. With God, there’s no gray area. It’s either black or white, either right or wrong. There is no middle ground. Jesus said those who are not with me are against me. It’s a strong admonition: Those who are not on the same page as God might as well get out. If you’re not going to agree with God, why try to hang out with him?

We’re surrounded by churches with a cross on top and “Jesus” in their name. But the true test is if they have a Bible in their hand and on the lectern, front and center in the church. If the preaching and teaching adhere to the Bible, we have a good start. Many divisions in churches start with errant teaching. A lot of times it’s someone putting their personal agenda on top of God’s teaching. But believers say, “Sola Scriptura,” only scripture, only God’s word determines what we believe and what we do.

We’ll see more false teachers as we draw closer to Jesus’ return. So beware – don’t fall into a theological trap! Teach your eyes and ears to discern truth, and keep a Bible in your hand.

Walk with the Lord today, and have a safe and blessed day!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship

Beware False Teaching!

For Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Matthew 16:6 NLT: “Watch out!” Jesus warned the disciples. “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

Hebrew people knew about bread and yeast. When preparing to depart Egypt, they were told to make bread without yeast, unleavened bread. Yeast would have made the bread rise, but that could take quite a while, and they might have to leave tout suite! So no yeast in the bread that day!

What the disciples didn’t understand at first, is that this was an analogy. Just as it only takes a little yeast to make a big batch of bread rise, a little incorrect theological leadership could take a large number of believers on a false journey.

That’s why at my church, we teach from the Bible. We’re more concerned with what Jesus said and did than with ritual and tradition. With the inspired words of God as our guide, we bring forth truth and hope several times each week.

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406