“… Men will rise up with DEVIANT DOCTRINES…” Acts 20:30
2020 was a terrible year. COVID 19, the death of George Floyd, Antifa, riots, the desecration of statues and history, arson in dozens of major cities, vicious anger at law enforcement and the government that culminated in an attack on the U.S. Capitol. And of course, there was the election—a bitter contest between a Democrat has-been and a maverick Republican whose greatest strength may be his ability to polarize Americans into warring camps. With cities on fire across the nation, there were times I wondered whether America would soon descend into all-out war.
Then things calmed and improved. Schools re-opened and we went back to work. But America remains divided.
The Bible cautions us about choosing sides and arguing over everything:
“Do not argue about doubtful issues” Romans 14:1.
“Watch out for those who cause dissensions and obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have learned. Avoid them! For such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites. They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words” Romans 16:17-18.
Paul says avoid people who stir up arguments. That goes for social media—AVOID PEOPLE WHO STIR UP ARGUMENTS.
“I want you to be WISE about what is good, but innocent about what is evil” Romans 16:19.
Pray for wisdom—BEG GOD for wisdom about these topics. But don’t immerse yourself in them. Instead, immerse yourself in God’s word. Then you will be able to see the truth clearly. Answers will ONLY be found in the WORD. Don’t hunt for answers on social media. Read the Word.
God, give us wisdom! Remind us—convict us—that your WORD is a lamp for our feet and a light for our path.
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