10/14/26 WASTED COMMITMENTS
One of the main problems I see in the beliefs of many assertive Christians today is their parroting the views of loud voiced people who are "on a jag" or "riding a hobby horse" and those loud, appealing voices sound Christian. Those who follow those shallow voices become expert in the misinformed teachings of those Pied Pipers rather than actually knowing God and His word.
Folks need to be careful about having "pet" ideas that actually conflict with what Scripture actually says. The fault might be in the parishioner. Maybe they did not listen to Bible teaching closely enough, or maybe they got diverted by impressive communicators of false doctrines or drawn into appealing carnal ideas. Or maybe their pastor did not teach them solid Biblical truth, either because he was shallow or because he was dedicated to another Jesus, another Gospel, or another Spirit.
When a cause or a doctrine that is not clearly taught in the Bible is glommed onto by a believer, then that believer becomes the tool of Satan, thinking that he or she is doing the will of God. Energy, ability, time and opportunities are spent on a passing fancy.
It is disturbing and discouraging to see so many believers(?) caught in the web of deception. If the teaching does not result in perfect love, Christ likeness and Biblical proclamation of salvation from sin, then the teaching is imperfect and unfit for human consideration.
