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by paul hoffmaster
10/15/17
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Why is our theology defined by others?  Many of our beliefs are based on public acquired knowledge through verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.  We believe, to a large degree, what we are taught.  Through this procedure we become an extension of the presenter.  Very few of these teachings are challenged or questioned.  When we base our Faith on someone’s interpretation instead of our own personal study, we will display a faith based on feelings and emotions.  We will become Christian traditionalists that are steeped in emotionalism instead of peaceful confidence.  Spiritual anxiety comes through adopted teachings that are a result of uncensored acceptance.  Simply regurgitating what others have revealed will not always promote spiritual success.  I am not saying that one cannot receive horizontal truth, but shared truth without being Biblically filtered is a risk that too many are taking.  Every Believer has the responsibility to study the Word himself.  Relying on others to do your homework will not guarantee a victorious outcome when facing life’s tests.  We need good biblical teaching and instruction, but it must never be unquestioned.  There are many avenues of learning that tell us what to believe.  Instead of readily adopting others presentations, let us open our Bibles in a quiet environment where the Holy Spirit is free to reveal God’s word.

 Holding back so many Christians from a continual life of spiritual victory is incorrect teaching.  Lukewarmness and complacency are a result of implementing wrong teachings.  Dissatisfaction with the Church is growing at an alarming rate.  It should come as no surprise, for what people have trusted and believed for so many years has failed them.  For the Word to be effective in our lives, we must fully understand its intent, and that is through the Holy Spirit!  The Word will never fail, but it must be correctly interpreted.  It is shocking to see so many people accepting teachings that are really “fake news.”  Just because a person is a “spiritual celebrity,” it is not a guarantee that what is presented is Biblically correct.

 There are some great teachers that have helped to develop strong Christians through their faithful presentation of God’s Word.  These men of God need to be encouraged and held up in prayer daily, for Satan will offer them compromise with fame and fortune.  I believe that we are all called to present the Gospel, but few are chosen to positions of leadership.  Sadly, there seems to be no division of calling.  Presenting the Gospel of Truth must be in accordance with God’s directions.  Today, the human spirit is competing with the Holy Spirit.  Man wants to present his understanding of the Scriptures instead of seeking what God wants him to present. 

 Believers must examine every teaching, whether it is presented orally, technologically, or in written form, to see if it truly lines up with the Word.  The Holy Spirit will also confirm or alert your spirit as to the status of the message.

 Not only is our country under spiritual attack, but so is the Church.  If we do not recognize this fact, our only hope is that the Lord will return soon.