Into the Battle
Sitting It Out Is Not An Option
Blogger Note: I did not write this, this is from a source I can only identify as Bible In Context. A brilliant mind, consistently spot-on.
I have a saying, “If it’s not Holy Spirit led, it’s demon fed.”
What I mean by that is that there really is no in-between. There are no coincidences. The powers of darkness that rule this world are committed to deception in “every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God”
The Child of God has a duty to grow in Love, Discernment and Real Knowledge (which is a knowledge of God) Philippians 1:9.
Our battle is confronting “every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God.” These “high things” are false doctrines, worldly philosophies and anything else that is not based on the truth of Scripture. We are commanded to take every teaching or any “truth” captive before allowing it to enter our minds and hearts and we are to search the Scriptures to see if it is true. Take it all captive and bring it to Christ in His Word, before you allow it to enter your heart and mind as a truth.
If anything that calls itself Christian is not bringing you closer to studying God’s Word in context, you are better off without it.
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds”;)
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
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Ephesians 6:
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [a]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [b]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
I did receive an email from the pastor, informing me that if I did not repent of gossip and causing division, that I will be publicly named and removed from the church. I asked if I would be required to repent of being against false teaching, Emerging Church techniques and dangerous music (Bethel) but there was no response to that question. I did apologize for and have repented for criticizing one pastor who has been dismissive of some scripture, without speaking to him first. The response was essentially “Is that ALL”? So I declined the second meeting because what is required of me is something I cannot do. I’d have to check my Bible, my brain and my conscience at the door. I have the ‘speak boldly’ part down pat, the ‘as I ought to speak’ is still a work in progress. Thanks again, so much, my Sister. I have much to learn.