September 16 What Were You Thinking? 2 Timothy 4:3-4
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth and be turned aside to fables.” (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
There are times when I have to stop and ask, “What were they thinking?” Intolerance disguised as tolerance, hatred justified by traditions, violence tolerated because of some misguided passion, opposition because it contradicts your narrow agenda or lifestyle, and the list of challenges is endless. When we want to be offended, then we will be offended! When we want to be intolerant, then we will be intolerant! When hatred and prejudice rule our thoughts, then we will be intolerant and hateful! Sadly, I am witnessing these behaviors within the church, at large! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE be aware that Satan is ready, willing and able to use “half-truths, innuendos, confusion and lies,” to confound you and to cause you to turn from “Sound Doctrine” to speech that more closely aligns with your lifestyle choices and requires less effort! Recognize the power of Satan and his intentions for you! He wants you to do and be anything that will defy and thwart the Divine Message of Hope through JESUS CHRIST! Friends, Test every statement, Examine every motive and Decide to Follow Jesus and Do Not be “Fooled” into following folk who are saying sweet lies in order to entice you away from “Sound Doctrine!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused … THE BEST IS YET TO BE!